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10/05/17 RTIR E-zine: Australia’s Gun Laws, Job Hunting Season, Glass Ceilings

October 5, 2017

01. Australia: Stricter Gun Laws Save Lives
02. How to Talk to Kids about Vegas Violence
03. Stop Politicizing Climate Change
04. Cryptocurrency and BitCoin Explained
05. Kids Music Day is Friday
06. October 10 – World Mental Health Day
07. Tinder for Homes!
08. Fall is Prime Job Hunting Season
09. Ladies, Take Off Your Man Suits!
10. Why Saving for Retirement is Wrong
11. The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See
12. How to Lead in Uncertain Times
13. Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late
14. Tips to Tame Toddler Tantrums
15. Stay Optimistic in Depressing Times
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1. ==> Australia: Stricter Gun Laws Save Lives

Rebecca Peters, of the group International Action
Network on Small Arms, helped lead the campaign to
reform Australia’s gun laws. The group released a
statement after the Las Vegas shooting tragedy: “At
church, at school, in shopping centres, at movie
theatres, clubs and cultural events — once again we see
the mass murder of civilians in the USA, because
weapons designed for killing large numbers on the
battlefield are so easily available. Almost every other
industrialized country has implemented basic firearm
regulation and the results are starkly evident in the
data. The whole world is grieving with the USA, and
anxious for this country to do something about easy
access to lethal weapons.” Rebecca Peters’ pieces
include ““When will the U.S. learn from Australia?
Stricter gun control laws save lives.” Currently in
Guatemala, she is available at
rebecca.peters101@gmail.com, Skype: rebecapeters

2. ==> How to Talk to Kids about Vegas Violence

Once again our kids are facing gruesome headlines and
reports of another senseless attack killing innocent
bystanders. With reports of violent activity making
headlines everywhere and plastering our television,
computer and phone screens, it is becoming more and
more difficult to shield our children from the carnage
and fear that is filtering into our cultural psyche.
How should we best handle the conversation with our
children about the reality of terrorism without making
them overly fearful? Invite Tom Gagliano to discuss how
to talk with kids about the issue. He says, “With
limited life experience, your child doesn’t have the
experience or tools to process and understand the why
or how of terrorist activity and motivation the way you
do. Ask them how they feel and listen without judging
or denying their feelings, whatever they may be.”
Gagliano says you can’t shield kids from life’s ugly
realities but you can try and limit their exposure to
the gory details and be honest and open with them.
He’ll discuss ways to help kids make safe choices yet
still live life without being fearful. Tom Gagliano,
MSW, is a mentor, speaker and the author of several
books including “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s
Diaper.” Contact him at (732) 266-4952;
gags17285@aol.com

3. ==> Stop Politicizing Climate Change

“Many Americans convince ourselves that climate change
impacts are something that happens in the future,
somewhere else, or not at all. The devastation and
humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico after hurricane
Maria dispel such wishful thinking in stark terms. The
crisis, compounded by the federal government’s tepid
response, has forced people to go weeks without food,
medicine, and clean water.” says Ellen Moyer, Ph.D.
She’ll discuss how to depoliticize environmental issues
and come to grips with climate change – by reducing
greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere,
preventing and preparing for impacts, and responding
better to impacts we can’t avert. “We have a number of
technically easy solutions ready to implement that
would improve our environment, health, and economy, if
only the political will could be mustered.” Ellen Moyer
is a registered professional engineer with a B.A. in
anthropology, an M.S. in environmental engineering, a
Ph.D. in civil engineering, and 30 years of
environmental engineering experience. “Our Earth, Our
Species, Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a
Sustainable World” is her third book, and she is a
regular contributor to “The Huffington Post.” Contact
her at (413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com

4. ==> Cryptocurrency and BitCoin Explained

We hear the term bitcoin bandied about, but many people
don’t know what the word means or how that technology
works. Just this week, Wall Street Journal reported
that the first blue-chip Wall Street company, Goldman
Sachs, is preparing to trade in the controversial
bitcoin space. L.A. attorney, JR Lanis, can explain the
rapid development of cryptocurrency and how it works.
Lanis, who’s completed major transactions in this
space, says this “futuristic” technology could, and may
very well soon, change the way money is exchanged for
just about anything and everything. He’ll discuss how
this technology is evolving and what the impact of the
implementation of it will be. JR Lanis is an
experienced securities and M&A attorney and partner at
the international law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath
LLP. Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900;
cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com or (714) 271-2140 (cell) or
Shannon Dugger at (303) 619-3949; Shannon@kerrpr-
execuprov.com

5. ==> Kids Music Day is Friday

Vincent James is on a mission to promote how valuable
and important music is in all of our lives:
academically, therapeutically or just overall making us
a happier society. To that end, his organization Keep
Music Alive is partnering with over 300 music schools
from 40+ states across the country to celebrate the 2nd
Annual Kids Music Day on Friday, Oct. 6. Music schools
will help celebrate this special day by holding open
houses, student performances, instrument petting zoos,
instrument donation drives and more in their respective
communities. “We recognize so many public schools
across the country are cutting or reducing their music
and arts programs. Research has shown how critical
music and art education are to developing our
children’s minds and character. Our mission is to
spotlight musical programs, and help raise awareness of
how valuable music really is to our children and our
collective future.” Invite Vincent on your show to talk
about Kids Music Day and what your listeners can do to
help celebrate this important day in their communities.
Vincent is also the founder of KeepMusicAlive.org,
KidsMusicDay.org, Teach Music America Week and co-
author of the book series “88+ Ways Music Can Change
Your Life.” Contact him at (610) 812-5231;
vincent@KeepMusicAlive.org

6. ==> October 10 – World Mental Health Day

The theme of the World Health Organization’s World
Mental Health Day this year is mental health in the
workplace. Globally, more than 300 million people
suffer from depression, the leading cause of
disability. More than 260 million are living with
anxiety disorders. Many of these people live with both.
A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and
anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$ 1
trillion each year in lost productivity. Invite Dr.
Christine Adams to discuss the many ways mental health
impacts the workplace, why employees hesitate to share
mental health issues with bosses or coworkers, and how
to deal with an employee or boss who may suffer mental
issues. Dr. Christine Adams has been a practicing
psychiatrist for forty years. She’s co-author of
“Living On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes
Our Lives and Relationships”, based on a groundbreaking
new concept of personalities and relationships. Contact
her at christine@doctorchristineadams.com

7. ==> Tinder for Homes!

Online dating has become a mainstream way to find the
perfect mate so it’s no surprise that finding the
perfect buyer for your home could work the same way!
Andrew Smith says, “Sexy web appeal is your home’s new
curb appeal! Someone searching for a mate on eHarmony,
Match.com or Tinder likely wouldn’t ask you on a date
if they are not attracted to your profile. Similarly,
potential buyers won’t view (or buy) your home, if they
aren’t turned on by your home’s online presence.”
According to the National Association of Realtors, the
first step most buyers take is searching for properties
online. In fact, 51% of homebuyers found the perfect
match and purchased a home they found online. One in
five homebuyers made an offer before even seeing the
home in person! Invite Lisa and Andrew Smith to share a
revolutionary new concept to help people sell their
homes faster and for more money and learn how to avoid
7 costly mistakes most home sellers make. Lisa and
Andrew Smith have sold more than 1,000 homes. They have
appeared on numerous radio programs and are the authors
of “Swipe Right Matchmaking 101: Finding the Perfect
Mate for Your Home.” Contact them at 979-777-7677;
andrew@nocallleadgen.com

8. ==> Fall is Prime Job Hunting Season

For new college graduates looking for their first job
post-college or people already in the job market
looking to change jobs, fall represents a huge hiring
opportunity. “Anyone looking for a new job right now
needs to find their slot before the end of October when
companies start worrying about the holidays and end-of-
year budget challenges,” says Diane Huth. Invite her to
help job-seekers maximize their assets by teaching them
the secrets of personal branding as the key to
unlocking the job search market. From using social
media to writing your resume and finding the secret job
market where more than half of all jobs are found.
Diane Huth has more than 30 years of senior -level
branding and marketing experience at multinational
corporations. She is a professor of marketing and
branding and a seasoned media guest. Her new book is
“Brand You! To Land Your Dream Job: A Step-by-Step
Guide to Find a Great Job, Get Hired and Jumpstart Your
Career.” Contact her at (888) HIREME2 or
Diane@BrandYouGuide.com

9. ==> Ladies, Take Off Your Man Suits!

What does it take to succeed in a man’s world? Many
female executives operate in masculine energy according
to executive coach Ginny Baro, Ph.D. “We show up
protected, controlling, aggressive, driving,
commanding, pushing, unbending, forceful and demanding.
This is the energy we rely on to complete tasks, finish
projects, ‘get it done,’ and get from point A to Point
B in the most effective way.” But Baro says when women
rely on their core feminine energy they are more
collaborative, flexible, and focused as much on the
experience and the journey as the destination. She says
applying the new integrative leadership model
reflecting the best traits found in male and female
energy could prevent burnout, boost employee engagement
and lead to greater collaboration and increased
happiness. Baro is the author of “Fearless Women at
Work, Five Powerful Strategies to Thrive in Your Career
and Life!” and the CEO and founder of Fearless Women
@Work™, an executive coaching and career strategy
company. Contact her at (201) 388-6318;
drginny@fearlesswomenatwork.com

10. ==> Why Saving for Retirement is Wrong

According to Robb Hill, “Many retirees and pre-retirees
have a firm grip on an empty bag! The pension plans
that many are looking forward to will not be there when
they come to collect. Many public and private pensions
nationwide are underfunded. People are living longer.
For many people; retirement is a myth and they know
it.” Hill says, “People don’t plan to fail, many just
fail to plan.” Invite him on your show and learn the 5
critical mistakes many will make, without even knowing
it, and why trying to save your way to retirement
shouldn’t be your goal. Robb Hill is an independent
financial advisor, speaker and the author of “Ask the
Right Questions, Get the Right Answers: For Sound
Financial Retirement Planning.” Contact him at (773)
765-4491; robb@rhillenterprisesinc.com

11. ==> The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See

Just because you are not a woman or a minority does not
mean there isn’t a glass ceiling over your head—an
invisible barrier that prevents you from being more
successful at work. Leadership experts Roe and Don
Polczynski, Jr. say that nearly all of us have such
personal glass ceilings and when the companies we work
for ignore them their own corporate glass ceiling
becomes thicker too. With a recent Gallup survey
suggesting that 67% of American workers don’t care
about their company’s mission, it’s time to listen to
Roe and Don as they discuss what individuals can do to
take a hammer to their personal glass ceiling and what
management can and must do to help them crack it.
Increasingly employees want to feel that their boss
listens to them and treats their problems as their
problems. A more empathetic workplace is not an option,
Roe and Don say, but a requirement. The couple have
developed a life’s formula to help people break through
their glass ceilings and reach their ideal future. It
is contained in their book, “Changing Your Equation.”
Reach Roe and Don at (315) 368-8661;
RoeandDon@ChangingYourEquation.com

12. ==> How to Lead in Uncertain Times

Change and uncertainty—along with complexity and
responsibility—come standard with leadership. Whether
it’s a reorganization, mergers or natural disaster,
leadership expert Brenda K. Reynolds says, “Learning
how ‘to be’ when the answers are unclear is the most
important leadership muscle you can build but it’s not
typically taught in business schools.” Reynolds will
discuss how to go from the way things were to the way
they will be and why it’s critical to avoid rushing
through this uncomfortable period in between called
uncertainty. Instead, she advises, “Turn your “now
what?” moment into a “why not?” moment by recognizing
that those uncomfortable shifts provide opportunities
to make something even better out of the situation.”
Brenda K. Reynolds has been featured in Bloomberg News,
Business News Daily and on Starcom Radio Network. Her
new book is “TBD: To be Determined: Leading with
Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain Times.” Contact her
at (610) 639-5722; brenda@bkrconsult.com

13. ==> Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late

We all know people who keep winding up in relationships
that go nowhere, or who fall for the wrong person time
and time again. Some people think they’ve found their
perfect match and suddenly, without warning, discover
their relationship is in shambles. What went wrong?
Beatty Cohan says, “Chances are the signs were there
all along. They just didn’t know what to look for!”
Invite her to share a 10-step, fail-safe formula,
already successfully used by thousands of men and women
around the world for assessing who’s right or wrong for
you BEFORE committing to any serious relationship.
Beatty Cohan nationally-recognized psychotherapist, sex
therapist, speaker, columnist for the Huffington Post,
Thrive Global, DivorceForce and Three Tomatoes. She’s a
national radio and television expert guest and the host
of Ask Beatty on the Progressive Radio Network. Her
latest book is “For Better, for Worse, Forever:
Discover the Path to Lasting Love.” Contact her at
(941) 914-3063 (cell); BeattyCohan.msw@gmail.com

14. ==> Tips to Tame Toddler Tantrums

Toddler tantrums seem to happen at the worst possible
times when children are demanding, parents become
irritated and onlookers are scowling their disapproval.
Parents want to avoid meltdowns but toddlers want
things they can’t have and they need to go where they
sometimes don’t feel like going. So what’s a parent to
do? Vonda Scipio, Ed.D., will share a secret weapon
that parents can use before, during and after a
tantrum. She’ll also discuss identifying tantrum
triggers, how to diffuse a full-on meltdown, and ways
to keep your cool using non-verbal cues. Dr. Scipio is
the author of “Let Babies Teach” and “Let Me Teach You,
Baby.” A mother and grandmother, she has been a
kindergarten teacher, adjunct professor, and early
intervention specialist. Reach her at (901) 567-4176;
info@fromthestarttraining.com

15. ==> Stay Optimistic in Depressing Times

With bad news bombarding us at all hours and the world
seemingly going crazy, how can we manage to maintain a
sense of optimism? There is an easy, often overlooked
solution to erase stress and have fun — it’s called
exercise, says Sharkie Zartman. As a professor,
Sharkie has taught or coached more than 40,000 students
and athletes in the areas of health, fitness and
sports. “I have noticed many positive physical changes
in my students, but more importantly, mental and
emotional changes from adding exercise to their
lifestyles. But in order for people to exercise, it has
to be fun,” she says. Sharkie Zartman was one of the
top 25 all-time volleyball players at UCLA, and is a
former member of the USA National Volleyball Team. She
hosts the weekly radio program Sharkie’s Pep Talk on
Healthy Life.Net Radio and is the author of six books
including her latest, “Have Fun Getting Fit: Simple
Ways to Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body.” Contact her at
(310) 379-1869 or (310) 415-0190;
Sharkiezartman@yahoo.com

10/03/17 RTIR E-zine: Vegas Shooting, Kids Music Day, Hospital Infections

October 3, 2017

01. What Happened in Vegas…
02. Moore Makes Cruz Look Like a Dem
03. 90% of Puerto Rico Still Without Power
04. Is Taking a Stand Good Business?
05. Guide to the Ultimate Tailgate
06. Friday is 2nd Annual Kids Music Day
07. Lady Gaga – Chronic Pain Derails Tour
08. The Equifax Breach & Your Tax Refund
09. The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See
10. Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz
11. Surprising Way to Stay Optimistic
12. 3 Ways Pets Make You Healthier
13. How to Avoid Deadly Hospital-Acquired Infections
14. Expelled… from Preschool!
15. Solve Any Problem for Good
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1. ==> What Happened in Vegas…

Sunday night a man holed up on the 32nd floor of a Las
Vegas hotel with ten rifles killed at least 58 and
wounded 500 people enjoying a country music festival
across the street. In a chilling scene, most people
mistook the gunfire for fireworks as chaos ensued and
heroic bystanders stepped up to help the wounded until
police and ambulances arrived. In the wake of all that
horror—horror becoming increasingly familiar—former
British Army Officer Chris Bird has some lessons to
share as well as questions to ask ourselves: What
should we do if we found ourselves caught in a mass
shooting? Can you ever be prepared for chaos or to
remain calm as one unfolds? How can we always be aware
of our surroundings without feeling paranoid? Bird can
talk about the two options you have: to run or hide and
if you choose the latter, what distinguishes cover from
fire from concealment. Bird is the author of “Surviving
a Mass Killer Rampage” and a former San Antonio
Express-News crime reporter. Reach him at (210)
308-8191 or cjbird@satx.rr.com

2. ==> Moore Makes Cruz Look Like a Dem

According to Allen Tullos, “In handing reactionary Roy
Moore a primary victory over business-first Republican
and temporary Senator Luther Strange, white Alabamians
have conformed to a long habit of rejecting meddling
outsiders and Washington, DC insiders.” The historian
says, “If a fundamentalist is someone who reads only
one book, Roy Moore’s parsing of the Bible reveals a
bigoted, pinched-down, punitive theocrat.” Still,
Tullos says, Moore’s Democratic challenger faces an
uphill battle. “To win will require a strong black
turnout combined with whatever white Democrats remain
in this deeply red state—plus a sufficient crossover of
suburban Republicans who recoil at the prospect of
Moore representing their state in the capital.” Allen
Tullos is a professor of history at Emory University,
the author of “Alabama Getaway: The Political Imaginary
and the Heart of Dixie”, and editor of the online
journal Southern Spaces. Contact him at (404) 727-6965;
allen.tullos@emory.edu

3. ==> 90% of Puerto Rico Still Without Power

The majority of Puerto Rico remains in the dark and the
governor says only a quarter of the island will have
power restored in the next month. Imagine what it
would be like to live with no electricity, no internet,
no cell phone reception and no idea when any of that
might return. In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the
people of Puerto Rico are living through that nightmare
and worse. Robin Burk, Ph.D., MBA, explains the cascade
of other failures that follows from the grid being down
across the island and why any of us could be just one
hurricane, earthquake, cyberattack or nuclear attack
from North Korea from facing similar devastation. Burk
offers important steps you can take now to plan for
potential attacks and disasters that could badly
disrupt the systems we often take for granted. Burk’s
message is all the more powerful because of who she is:
She was in charge of the Defense Threat Reduction
Agency’s interdependent networks research and is an
expert on network science. The DTRA is an organization
tasked with safeguarding national infrastructure
against weapons of mass destruction. Burk has been
featured in Wired, on MSNBC and on dozens of radio
shows. She is the author of the upcoming book “How to
Thrive in an Uncertain World.” Contact her at (703)
346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.

4. ==> Is Taking a Stand Good Business?

Executives fear that taking a stand on President
Trump’s policies will be risky, but research suggests
their fears are misplaced. There’s a growing roster of
c-suite executives who believe that taking a stand in a
divided political climate is good for business, good
for the communities they serve, and good for the nation
and world at large. “While not every company is
comfortable taking public stands on tough social,
political, environmental, and governance issues, we
know that being a good corporate citizen produces
business benefits well beyond the profit line,” said
Lynne Filderman, executive producer of COMMIT!Forum, a
gathering of corporate responsibility (CR) and
sustainability practitioners. She says the ‘brands
taking stands’ trend is gaining traction and is worthy
of attention, regardless of a company’s size or
approach toward the practice of corporate citizenship.
She says new research shows that playing it safe in
contentious political times is creating greater risk
for organizations that choose not to maintain a stance
on difficult social issues. Conversely, she adds,
companies that do take a stand must walk their talk
with an internal culture that reflects their external
messaging. Contact Carrie Butler at (412) 897-6177

5. ==> Guide to the Ultimate Tailgate

There’s nothing more American than football and
tailgating. Whether hanging out in the stadium parking
lot of your favorite college or NFL sports team, you
want your tailgate set-up to be the envy of everyone
walking by. Peter Lincoln, one of the two brothers who
run The American Tailgater company can share five
products no serious tailgater should be
without—everything from championship-winning “secret”
seasonings to the best flag to fly so no one can miss
your location and a watch capable of timing eight
recipes at once. The American Tailgater is one of the
country’s leading tailgating outfitters. Reach Peter at
(888) 215-1490; Peter@americantailgater.com

6. ==> Friday is 2nd Annual Kids Music Day

7. ==> Lady Gaga – Chronic Pain Derails Tour

Superstar Lady Gaga recently announced she was
postponing part of her upcoming European tour due to
chronic pain. She subsequently ended up in the
hospital. In order not to end up like fellow superstars
Prince and Michael Jackson, who died from their chronic
pain treatment, what should Lady Gaga do now? Chronic
pain expert Cindy Perlin has some answers. Cindy is an
expert in helping
pain patients find safe and effective alternative
treatments. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
certified biofeedback practitioner, chronic pain
survivor and the author of “The Truth About Chronic
Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for
Becoming Pain Free” and the upcoming “Pot for Pain
Relief: How to Safely Use Medical Marijuana to Feel
Better.” Cindy, a frequent media guest, is in private
practice where she has been helping her clients achieve
their health and wellness goals for over 25 years.
Contact her at (518) 439-6431; cperlin@nycap.rr.com.

8. ==> The Equifax Breach & Your Tax Refund

In all the discussions about the Equifax data breach
here’s one danger you probably haven’t heard about yet;
it’s one that won’t hit you until you file your income
tax return and learn that your filing has been rejected
because identity thieves have already filed a
fraudulent return in your name—and pocketed your
refund! As tax and financial expert Abby Eisenkraft
will explain, this situation is a double whammy: your
identity has been stolen and soon the IRS will be
coming to you for the money. Let Abby guide you through
the signs of tax-related identity theft, and what you
have to do to fight back. Frequently quoted by the
press, she is one of the leading experts on IRS
problems and how to avoid them. Contact her at (347)
598-0111; abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

9. ==> The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See

10. ==> Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz

You probably don’t realize it but as an American, you
are automatically doing some things that people in
other countries will find odd. You’ll find out what
they are—and get some laughs—when author Susanna
Janssen takes a more lighthearted approach to Us vs.
Them traveling style. For example, will your listeners
know which two countries besides the U.S. do not use
the metric system? Or how the rest of the world writes
the month, day and year and why getting this wrong on
your way to Cuba could cost you $100? Do you know why
many foreigners think Americans don’t know how to use a
knife and fork? Susanna will have you saying vive la
difference. She is a newspaper columnist and the author
of “Wordstruck!: The Fun and Fascination of Language.”
Reach her at (707) 272 1351 or sjanssen106@gmail.com

11. ==> Surprising Way to Stay Optimistic

12. ==> 3 Ways Pets Make You Healthier

October is National Pet Wellness Month but it might
just as well be called National Pet and Human Wellness
Month. That’s because the time we invest in helping our
pets to lead healthier lives also leads to a health
boost in our own lives. Carlyn Montes De Oca, an expert
on animal and human health, shares three ways we can
help our pet’s health and our own at the same time!
She’ll encourage listeners to take a play break with
their cats and dogs, to eat healthy food with them and
to walk with them. Carlyn says, “People who live the
longest are not going to the gym; they are walking.
People who have a pet tend to walk more than those that
don’t and that is a boon to your heart health and your
pet’s overall health and happiness.” Carlyn is the
author of the award-winning “Dog As My Doctor, Cat As
My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy
and Extraordinary Life.” She is also the founder of The
Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on
bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that
animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity.
Reach her at (415) 306-1853 or
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

13. ==> How to Avoid Deadly Hospital-Acquired
Infections

Each year more than 70,000 people die from hospital-
acquired infections (more deaths in one year than
American troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan
combined). Unfortunately, says Jeanne Dockins, the
public is still largely unaware that hospitals are
dangerous battlegrounds filled with infectious
landmines. As a surgical nurse at a level I trauma
center for over 30 years, Jeanne knows where these
infections originate and she says it is not from
medical professionals’ failure to wash their hands.
Interview her to find out how to reduce your chances of
getting a hospital-acquired infection like MRSA or
strep. You just might save some lives in doing so.
Jeanne is an RN, BSN and CNOR (Certified Nurse in the
Operating Room). Contact her at (520) 343-0222 or (419)
960-5460; jdockins@gmail.com

14. ==> Expelled… from Preschool!

Did you know that each year hundreds of children are
kicked out of preschools nationwide? Or that in
California, a new bill would prohibit expulsion in
state preschool programs without due process of law?
Teresa Anne Power will explain the reasons why more
expulsions are taking place, why they don’t solve the
children’s root behavior problems and the detrimental
effect of expulsion on such young children and their
families. She’ll also talk about a solution that
benefits all parties. “Instead of suspending or
expelling misbehaving preschoolers,” Power says, “these
kids should be given simple yoga poses and mindfulness
techniques.” She can discuss her yoga program for young
kids that builds their listening skills, improves their
concentration and helps them stay calm. In addition to
her bestselling ABCs of Yoga for Kids product line, she
is the founder of Kids’ Yoga Day and World Yoga Power,
a nonprofit which works with kids in at-risk
communities to empower them with the daily practice of
yoga. Contact her at (310) 266-7705 (cell);
teresa@abcyogaforkids.com

15. ==> Solve Any Problem for Good

What would your listeners give to learn how to solve
every problem in their lives with no exceptions? Master
problem solver Eldon Grant swears he can teach them to
do exactly that and while he expects you to be
skeptical he’s prepared to make good on his promise.
Put Eldon to the test when you interview him and bring
up any problem you can think of to learn how to solve
it for good. He will also explain how you can
eventually reach the point where you have no more
problems if you adopt the principles he’ll share. Among
the topics he’ll cover in his lively discussion will be
the difference between knowledge and real wisdom, the
four components of wisdom and why he believes personal
responsibility in America is on life support but
capable of being revived. Known as “America’s Wisdom
Mentor,” Eldon is the author of “Solve Every Problem in
Your Life: Secret Ancient Principles Guaranteed to
Grant You Wisdom.” Reach him at (704) 765-8348;
EldonGrant@live.com

09/26/17 RTIR E-zine: Graham- Cassidy, World Heart Day, Scary Clowns

September 26, 2017

01. 7 Ways Graham-Cassidy Fails
02. Coping with a Puerto Rico-like Disaster
03. What to Say When Disaster Happens
04. World Heart Day, Sept. 29
05. Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz
06. Football and Politics Go Together
07. Why Cats Really Are Purr-fect
08. Coffee: A Cure for Loneliness?
09. Be a Great Parents to Your Inner Child
10. Keep Cool During Toddler Tantrums
11. Solve Any Problem in Your Life for Sure
12. Relieve Your Own Anxiety
13. Why Do Clowns Scare Us?
14. Small Biz Social Media Dos and Don’ts
15. What Your Bad Nights Cost Your Boss
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1. ==> 7 Ways Graham-Cassidy Fails

Republicans are continuing their assault on the
Affordable Care Act with the Graham-Cassidy Health Care
Bill. For a look at the seven key things that are wrong
with the bill, interview Timothy Jost, an emeritus
professor of law at Washington and Lee University, who
writes for CNN. Among the faults he finds with the bill
are that it transfers the health-care problem from the
federal government to the states, it doesn’t stabilize
health-insurance markets short-term, and undermines the
protections the ACA provides to people with pre-
existing conditions. Jost says, “Graham-Cassidy
proposes a poorly thought out, poorly understood
radical experiment with America’s health care.” Reach
him at (540) 458-8510; jostt@wlu.edu

2. ==> Coping with a Puerto Rico-Like Disaster

Imagine what it would be like to live with no
electricity, no internet, no cell phone reception and
no idea when any of that might return. In the wake of
Hurricane Maria, the people of Puerto Rico are living
through that nightmare and worse. Robin Burk, Ph.D.,
MBA, explains the cascade of other failures that
follows from the grid being down across the island and
why any of us could be just one hurricane, earthquake,
cyberattack or nuclear attack from North Korea from
facing similar devastation. Burk offers important steps
you can take now to plan for potential attacks and
disasters that could badly disrupt the systems we often
take for granted. Burk’s message is all the more
powerful because of who she is: She was in charge of
the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s interdependent
networks research and is an expert on network science.
The DTRA is an organization tasked with safeguarding
national infrastructure against weapons of mass
destruction. Burk has been featured in Wired, on MSNBC
and on dozens of radio shows. She is the author of the
upcoming book “How to Thrive in an Uncertain World.”
Contact her at (703) 346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.

3. ==> What to Say When Disaster Happens

A tidal wave of natural disasters has left many people
struggling for the right words to say to comfort
friends and relatives. Say the wrong thing and you can
make things worse, notes grief expert Aurora Winter,
founder of the Grief Academy and author of “From
Heartbreak to Happiness.” The former film and TV
executive producer says the best way to comfort someone
who is heartbroken over all that they have lost is to
listen without attempting to fix their problems. She’ll
share the best things to say and the phrases you should
never utter like “don’t feel bad” and “it must be God’s
will.” Reach her at (866) 344-3108; PR@AuroraWinter.com

4. ==> World Heart Day, Sept. 29

Every minute of every day a man or woman suffers a
heart attack and yet over 80 percent of them can be
prevented. Sudden first-time heart attacks claim the
lives of many men with no apparent risk factors. Men
who have healthy cholesterol levels, normal blood
pressure, active lives and no family history of heart
disease may still be at risk. Victoria Dupuy’s husband
Dean died at 46 of a heart attack even though he was a
runner and had been proclaimed in excellent health
during a routine physical just months before his sudden
death. In time for World Heart Day, Sept. 29th,
Victoria wants to tell your audience about a simple,
noninvasive, affordable test that detects heart disease
in its earliest, most treatable stage. It’s called a
Coronary Artery Calcium Scan (CACS) and it detects
calcium buildup in arteries. She’ll explain why your
physician is unlikely to suggest you have this test,
how to demand that he or she order it for you or even
how to arrange for the man in your life to have the
test. Victoria heads the nonprofit No More Broken
Hearts, whose mission is to promote awareness of the
CACS. Reach her at (408) 981-1744; vdupuy@sbcglobal.net

5. ==> Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz

6. ==> Football and Politics Go Together

President Trump’s tweets and campaign rally comments
about firing NFL football players who kneel during the
National Anthem and the pushback he is receiving from
club owners and athletes has even non-sports fans
talking about the intersection of freedom of speech,
patriotism and football. Among the more articulate
voices is that of Samuel G. Freedman, who can talk
about the role college and professional football has
played in the civil rights movement, the talented black
NFL quarterbacks who never got their due because of
their skin color and why Trump guessed wrong when he
thought he held leverage over the NFL owners who
donated to his campaign. Freedman writes, “If Trump
sought to divide players from owners and from one
another, he appears to have done just the opposite.
Whatever he might hear from his base in a supremely red
state, American’s aren’t nostalgic for the benighted
days when Jim Crow rules the gridiron. I have long
admired the strength, guile and intelligence of NFL
players, and on Sunday they gave me renewed cause to
honor their social conscience.” Samuel Freedman teaches
journalism at Columbia University’s Graduate School of
Journalism. His latest nonfiction book is “Breaking the
Line: The Season in Black College Football That
Transformed the Sport and Changed the Course of Civil
Rights.” Reach him at sgf1@columbia.edu

7. ==> Why Cats Really Are Purr-fect

September is Happy (Healthy) Cat Month, a time to
celebrate the loving yet independent nature of felines
who graciously share their house with us. But did you
know that cats, in their own way, can also promote the
health of their humans? Carlyn Montes De Oca can
discuss the myriad ways cats enrich people’s lives and
why keeping our kittens and cats healthy ultimately
benefits us. For example, she’ll explain everything you
need to know about purring; did you know that a cat’s
purr can help them heal their bodies while at the same
time can calm our minds? She’ll also share how we can
learn to be more fit by emulating our cat’s behavior
(think performing stretches, eating smaller meals and
getting better sleep) and why you should be happy when
your cat walks on your computer keyboard when you are
trying to get work done. Carlyn is the author of the
award-winning “Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse: An
Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy and
Extraordinary Life.” She is also the founder of The
Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on
bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that
animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity.
Reach her at (415) 306-1853;
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

8. ==> Coffee: A Cure for Loneliness?

In time for International Coffee Day, Sept. 30, Émile
Odback, a Swede living in Santa Barbara, wants to
introduce Americans to the Swedish concept of Fika
(pronounced fee-kah) as an antidote for loneliness and
divisiveness. The Swedes enjoy multiple 15-minute
coffee breaks a day in which no work is discussed, no
one checks their cellphones and everyone talks to each
other—all while enjoying coffee and delicious baked
goods. He says, “We want to make International Coffee
Day a day that celebrates coffee and connection. On
this coffee day, as we celebrate something so
universally-loved, what better way is there to show
your enthusiasm than by buying somebody else a cup of
coffee, or inviting somebody to share a Fika and a nice
chat?” The 23-year-old can explain how to incorporate
Fika into your life, share interesting coffee facts and
reveal the role Fika plays in making Swedes among the
happiest people in the world. Émile is a recent
graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara
where he edited the newspaper and served as a
commencement speaker. His new book is “Fika Fix: How a
New Take on the Coffee Break Can Cure the Loneliness
Epidemic.” Reach him at (805) 551-4455;
emile@peacefulviking.com

9. ==> Be a Great Parent to Your Inner Child

Just when you thought you had only one inner child,
William Kaplanidis (Kap-la-nee-diss) comes along to
suggest that you may have multiple inner children—one
for every major trauma experienced in your early
childhood, some of which you may have pushed away
instead of dealing with. “Being bullied by peers,
criticized by parents and living through a parental
divorce are all possible ways children end up with a
damaged heart,” says William. You’ll learn the real
reason some people overreact to certain situations, the
triggers that activate a person’s normally hidden inner
children, and how to tell if your symptoms and ailments
are connected to stuck energy. With advanced training
in psychology, East-Asian medicine and martial arts,
William (L.Ac., M.S., M.A) fuses Eastern and Western
healing methods. He’s an internationally renowned
healer and teacher who has worked with Olympic
athletes, professional dancers, corporate executives
and many other individuals who have experienced stress
and pain. His new book is “How to be a Great Parent to
our Inner Child: Connect with Your Heart and Higher
Purpose.” Contact him at (646)265-0606; william@acudragon.us

10. ==> Keeping Cool During Toddler Tantrums

Toddler tantrums are stressful on parent and child.
Therefore, the knowledge of what can start, maintain,
and stop them is crucial. Vonda Scipio, who holds a
doctorate in early childhood education, can share the
No. 1 secret parents can use to maintain self-control
when their child has a tantrum. She can also explain
how parents can anticipate and neutralize their child’s
triggers preventing tantrums in the first place as well
as what to do before, during and after a tantrum takes
place. Dr. Scipio is the author of “Let Babies Teach”
and “Let Me Teach You, Baby.” A mother and grandmother,
she has been a kindergarten teacher, adjunct professor,
and early intervention specialist. Reach her at
(901)567-4176; info@fromthestarttraining.com)

11. ==> Solve Any Problem in Your Life for Sure

What would your listeners give to learn how to solve
every problem in their lives with no exceptions? Master
problem solver Eldon Grant swears he can teach them to
do exactly that and while he expects you to be
skeptical he’s prepared to make good on his promise.
Put Eldon to the test when you interview him and bring
up any problem you can think of to learn how to solve
it for good. He will also explain how you can
eventually reach the point where you have no more
problems if you adopt the principles he’ll share. Among
the topics he’ll cover in his lively discussion will be
the difference between knowledge and wisdom, the four
components of wisdom and why he believes personal
responsibility is on life support but capable of being
revived. Known as “America’s Wisdom Mentor,” Eldon is
the author of “Solve Every Problem In Your Life: Secret
Ancient Principles Guaranteed to Grant You Wisdom.”
Reach him at (704) Solve-It (704) 765-8348;
Info@SolveEveryProblem.com

12. ==> Relieve Your Own Anxiety

American face a drumbeat of daily anxiety from concerns
about a nuclear North Korea, the Equifax data breach,
Antifa, politics and the natural problems of
hurricanes, earthquakes and floods. But what has an
even bigger impact are the core anxieties and worries
people have from birth, says Johnny Kenley, M.D. Dr.
Kenley says it is possible to treat ourselves without
the help of a professional. He can offer two rapid
methods for dissolving and dispel seven myths about
worry and anxiety. Dr. Kenley is a physician, applied
kinesiologist, acupuncturist, NLP practitioner and
energy therapist. He has successfully treated more than
4,000 clients from ages 8 to 87 by individually
teaching them his REIN system. Dr. Kenley has also
taught his methods to thousands of people in workshops
in eight countries. He has shown his tested REIN™
method on live TV in Kenya, Russia, China, India and
Taiwan. He has been featured in front-page stories in
Tallinn, Estonia, Vladivostok, Russia, and Shenzhen,
China. He is also the author of “Erasing Worry
Rapidly.” Reach him at (757) 214-4800; docjhk@gmail.com

13. ==> Why Do Clowns Scare Us?

Pennywise, the scary clown in the new Stephen King
movie It is bringing out Coulrophobia—the fear of
clowns—in horror fans who see the movie Kalliope
Barlis, an expert on releasing phobias, says fear of
clowns is more common than you’d expect and recalls
treating one woman who was so upset by a clown sighting
on the street that she abandoned her infant in his
carriage. Invite Barlis, a licensed NLP trainer and
doctor of acupuncture, on your show to talk about clown
phobia, what causes it and how it can be treated; the
same process can be used to treat other phobias too.
Barlis is a New York City-based licensed trainer of NLP
who has appeared on CBS, NBC, Fox and SiriusXM, among
other media outlets and has helped thousands of people
conquer their phobias. She is the author of “Phobia
Relief.” Contact her at (718) 751-5105;
Ask@PhobiaReliefDay.org

14. ==> Small Biz Social Media Dos and Don’ts

Snapchat, Tumblr, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter: Must
small businesses use all of them? That’s a common
misconception, says marketing expert Claudia Newcorn,
who will explain what entrepreneurs and small
businesses need to know about reaching their specific
target audiences, without becoming overwhelmed by
social media, or spending too much time or money. For
example, she’ll discuss who Facebook reaches and when
the best time to post is, or why a Realtor might do
well on Pinterest but a plumber might not. Newcorn, who
has an MBA, is an award-winning strategic marketing
consultant with decades of corporate experience with
such industry leaders as Gillette and E&J Gallo. She
manages her own successful 25-year old consulting firm
and has helped hundreds of small businesses. She is a
frequent radio talk show guest whose book, “Zipline to
Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate
Sales & Profits,” is an Amazon bestseller and won a
gold medal at the San Francisco Book Festival. Reach
her at (209) 204-0502; Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

15. ==> What Your Bad Nights Cost Your Boss

If you don’t sleep well you might think that you alone
suffer the consequences. Not true. New research from
the National Safety Council and the Brigham Health
Sleep Matters Initiatives suggest employees’ poor sleep
habits cost average-sized Fortune 500 companies $80
million a year. Those companies pay in the form of
absenteeism, lessened productivity and increased
health-care costs. Research suggests that 43 percent of
us are not getting enough zzzzs impairing our job
performance and safety. And 73 percent of Americans
admit to feeling tired at work. “Sleepless nights hurt
everyone,” says Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO
of the National Sleep Council. The NSC is a nonprofit
chartered by Congress that aims to eliminate
preventable deaths at work, at home, on the road and in
communities. Reach its media department at (630)
775-2307; media@nsc.org

09/21/17 RTIR E-zine: America’s Waterways, Post-Harvey, World Heart Day

September 21, 2017

01. Will the Equifax Breach Cost You Your Tax Refund?
02. Ivanka Trump’s Power Over Her Father
03. Protecting America’s Waterways
04. What Should Lady Gaga Do Now?
05. Millennials’ Surprising Views on Recycling
06. World Heart Day, Sept. 29
07. Post-Harvey: A Fossil-Free Railway System?
08. Save the Life of a Woman You Love
09. Solve Any Problem in Your Life for Good
10. Are We too Hard on Crying Babies’ Parents?
11. Lend a Hand to America’s Vets
12. Why We Need More Coffee Breaks
13. Talk about Ken Burns’ The Vietnam War
14. Homework Help for Parents
15. If Dogs Could Talk
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1. ==> Will the Equifax Breach Cost You Your Tax
Refund?

In all the discussions about the Equifax data breach
there’s one danger you probably haven’t heard about
yet; it’s one that won’t hit you until you file your
income tax return and learn that your filing has been
rejected because identity thieves have already filed a
fraudulent return in your name—and pocketed your
refund! As tax and financial expert Abby Eisenkraft
will explain, this situation is a double-whammy: your
identity has been stolen and soon the IRS will be
coming to you for the money. Let Abby guide you through
the signs of tax-related identity theft, and what you
have to do to fight back. Frequently quoted by the
press, she is one of the leading experts on IRS
problems and how to avoid them. Contact her at (347)
598-0111; abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

2. ==> Ivanka Trump’s Power Over Her Father

Have you ever noticed that the only child to officially
join the president in the White House is his daughter,
Ivanka? Did you ever wonder why? Award-winning
behavioral expert James I. Bond says the answer can be
found by examining a rarely-mentioned quirk about men.
Bond says, “From Donald Trump to Barack Obama, Winston
Churchill to Martin Luther King, Jr., Mark Twain to
Paul McCartney, even Supreme Court justices and CEOs of
major corporations, the influence of daughters on their
fathers is often more profound than most people
realize. But the real reason daughters have so much
influence may surprise you.” Bond is the author of “The
Secret Life of Fathers” (second edition), an unexpected
guide to understanding men and fathers. He has written
for Forbes.com and appears as a frequent radio talk
show guest. Contact him at (805) 405-9899;
jbond@TheFatherDaughterProject.com

3. ==> Protecting America’s Waterways

Recently, researchers from the Virginia Tech College of
Engineering announced that Detroit’s water levels had
returned to normal, with average lead readings of 8.3
parts per billion, well under the federal limit for
what is acceptable. But according to the group Food and
Water Watch, any level of lead is unsafe. In a recent
statement, the group said: “Our elected officials
should not be celebrating this improvement in water
lead levels as the end to a long-established crisis. We
need to make sure that all lead pipes in Flint and
across the country are replaced, and we need a major
federal investment in our public water infrastructure
with money prioritized to struggling communities like
Flint.” The advocacy group supports The Water
Affordability, Transparency, Equity and Reliability Act
(HR 1673), which it describes as “the most
comprehensive approach to improving our water systems.
This visionary piece of legislation will help address
the water crisis in Flint and the water issues we face
across the nation.” Contact Jackie Filson, (202)
683-2538, jfilson@fwwatch.org

4. ==> What Should Lady Gaga Do Now?

Superstar Lady Gaga recently announced that she was
cancelling an upcoming tour due to chronic pain. She
subsequently ended up in the hospital. In order not to
end up like fellow superstars Prince and Michael
Jackson, who died from their chronic pain treatment,
what should Lady Gaga do now? Chronic pain expert Cindy
Perlin has some answers. Cindy is an expert in helping
pain patients find safe and effective alternative
treatments. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
certified biofeedback practitioner, chronic pain
survivor and the author of “The Truth About Chronic
Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for
Becoming Pain Free” and the upcoming “Pot for Pain
Relief: How to Safely Use Medical Marijuana to Feel
Better.” Cindy, a frequent media guest, is in private
practice where she has been helping her clients achieve
their health and wellness goals for over 25 years.
Contact her at (518) 439-6431; cperlin@nycap.rr.com.

5. ==> Millennials’ Surprising Views on Recycling

As a generation, millennials are known for their strong
environmentalism. But new research on their personal
habits yields some unexpected results. A report from
The Shelton Group, a marketing communications agency
focusing on energy and the environment, reveals that
just 34 percent of the 1,000 millennials it surveyed
recycle paper and aluminum cans. (Compare that to 46
percent of the overall population.) But the big
takeaway, according to Suzanne Shelton, president and
CEO of The Shelton Group, is that millennials place
more emphasis on patronizing corporations that do right
by the environment. She calls this “crowdsourcing by
consumerism.” Suzanne Shelton can share more survey
results as well as ways companies that want
millennials’ business can earn it by helping the
planet. Contact Mark Pankowski, (301) 260-9250;
mark@pankowskimedia.com

6. ==> World Heart Day, Sept. 29

7. ==> Post-Harvey, A Fossil Fuel-Free Railway System?

Could Hurricane Harvey’s devastating effects on
domestic oil and gas production—and anticipated price
spikes—finally prove a catalyst to the approval of an
electrified rail system, especially one that’s powered
almost exclusively by solar and wind power? Introduce
your listeners to Solutionary Rail, a cleanly powered,
carbon emission-free railway system that’s been lauded
by some of the top names in transportation and
environment as a critical answer to America’s transport
of people, freight and food. The project is part of the
Backbone Campaign, a grassroots effort to embolden
citizens and elected officials to stand up for
progressive values. Started in 2003, the group teaches
artful activism and creative strategies to make protest
bold, fun, visible, and effective. To arrange an
interview with the nonprofit project’s authors at
Backbone Campaign, contact The Zephyr Group at (505)
466-2770, info@groupzephyr.com

8. ==> Save the Life of a Woman You Love

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Each year, 14,000 American women die of ovarian cancer,
succumbing to a disease that is frequently misdiagnosed
or diagnosed too late. Having lost her mother to the
often silent disease, comedian and author Jennifer
Coken is making it her mission to teach women how to
identify its symptoms early. They include persistent
bloating; feeling full even while eating less;
persistent back and abdominal pain; unusual fatigue or
bleeding, and changes in bladder and bowel habits.
She’ll discuss how to download two free symptom
trackers that encourage women to pay attention to
symptoms that on their own might not seem troubling.
Jen Coken is a life coach and stand-up comedian. She’s
the author of “When I Die Take My Panties: Turning Your
Darkest Moments into Your Greatest Gifts.” Contact her
at (303) 859-9081; jencoken@gmail.com

9. ==> Solve Any Problem in Your Life for Good

What would your listeners give to learn how to solve
every problem in their lives with no exceptions? Master
problem solver Eldon Grant swears he can teach them to
do exactly that and while he expects you to be
skeptical he’s prepared to make good on his promise.
Put Eldon to the test when you interview him and bring
up any problem you can think of to learn how to solve
it for good. He will also explain how you can
eventually reach the point where you have no more
problems if you adopt the principles he’ll share. Among
the topics he’ll cover in his lively discussion will be
the difference between knowledge and real wisdom, the
four components of wisdom and why he believes personal
responsibility in America is on life support but
capable of being revived. Known as “America’s Wisdom
Mentor,” Eldon is the author of “Solve Every Problem In
Your Life: Secret Ancient Principles Guaranteed to
Grant You Wisdom.” Reach him at (704) 765-8348;
EldonGrant@live.com

10. ==> Are We Too Hard on Crying Babies’ Parents?

A screaming baby is nearly impossible to ignore whether
you are the parent or someone stuck in close proximity
like on that dreaded airplane ride or in a restaurant.
But how much do your listeners really understand about
babies who are incessant criers and their desperate
parents? You’ll find out when you have scientific
researcher Kristine Smith on your show. The author of
the upcoming book “The Essential Crying Baby Book” and
the parent of a formerly colicky baby (now a happy
grade school kid) can touch on such topics as: Are we
too hard on parents of crying babies? What percent of
babies cry relentlessly for hours for no apparent
reason? Are there reliable shortcuts for stopping the
crying? How does parenting a fussy baby really affect
new moms and dads? What is the Purple Crying Curve?
Kristine’s topic is an important one as excessive
crying is the No. 1 reason parents take their babies to
the pediatrician in the first year and, in extreme
cases, can lead to maternal depression, developmental
delays, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Reach her at (818)
209-0132 or kristinesmith22@gmail.com

11. ==> Lend a Hand to America’s Vets

Every day in the U.S. 50,000 military veterans
experience homelessness and 21 vets commit suicide.
These are men and women who have given their all for
their country and deserve a better, smoother process
when they transition from the armed forces to civilian
life. To help them (and their families) take advantage
of all the services that are available to them
interview Jennifer Hammond. She wrote “101+ Resources
for Veterans: The Ultimate Resource Guide” with
participation from the nonprofit group A Hero
Foundation. Jennifer is passionate about helping
veterans, having been adopted as a teenager by a
military family. A SiriusXM radio host, Jennifer has
brought veterans issues to light while interviewing
seven congressmen on Capitol Hill for the Veterans
Legislative Forum, the Veterans Homelessness Forum, and
the Military Family Housing Forum. She can discuss
organizations all military families should know about
and what we need to do to end homelessness among
veterans. Reach her at (202) 345-2343;
jhammond@ttrsir.com

12. ==> Why We Need More Coffee Breaks

13. ==> Talk about Ken Burns’ The Vietnam War

As a result of Ken Burns’ new 10-part PBS documentary
The Vietnam War, which debuted Sunday, Americans will
once again be talking about the only war they ever
lost. As we revisit what we forgot or never knew about
this divisive 34-year war, Wanny Huynh, who was born in
Vietnam, can offer an insider’s perspective on the
price South Vietnamese soldiers paid for working with
the Americans. From 1970 to 1972, his father helped to
train South Vietnamese soldiers. But after the war,
that cooperation made him no longer welcome in the
country. The Viet Cong moved to retaliate against him
and the family was forced to flee for their lives.
Wanny can share what he thinks of Burns’ documentary,
the hazardous journey he and his parents underwent to
leave Vietnam and the impressions he formed when he
revisited Vietnam 20 years after his escape and
reconnected with lost relatives. Wanny’s latest book is
”Hope.” Reach him at (651) 398-4677; Wannyh27@msn.com

14. ==> Homework Help for Parents

Are you smart enough to help your kid with their
homework? Can you explain the Pythagorean theorem or
recite the details of the Battle of Bunker Hill? Maybe
you don’t have to. Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of
Study.com, has some ideas on how parents can use online
resources for homework help, and how to avoid the
pitfalls of “fake news” by ensuring your sources are
credible. Fed up with the high cost of education,
Ridner started Study.com in 2002 with the mission of
making education affordable, effective and engaging.
Today, the company helps over 25 million students a
month, from middle school through college, with short
video-based online courses. Contact Chandni Brunamonti
at cbrunamonti@study.com

15. ==> If Dogs Could Talk

If your dog could talk, what would he say? Most of us
think we know what our best friend is thinking but a
Los Angeles-based dog products company is going one
better. Smarty Paws has a new line of “talking” leashes
that the company believes express the fun-loving nature
of dogs and puppies. Interview a company spokesperson
to learn how they came up with their clever campaign to
have eight dogs reveal their innermost thoughts through
leashes that proclaim I’m the One in Charge (so true),
My Mom’s Single and Ignore the Squirrel … Seriously?
and more. Could be a fun way to counteract all the
serious topics that dominate the news. Contact Marnie
Tenden, (310) 775-1490; 177202@email4pr.com

Faith in the Wake of Irma and Harvey

Many doctors, psychologists, and political leaders now
realize the powerful impact faith and religious beliefs
play in our ability to bounce back after Harvey, Irma
and other disasters. People who have something to
believe in beyond what they can see with their eyes
handle the “storms” of life better when their normal
life is shaken by devastating events, says Pastor
Terrance Levise Turner. Pastor Terrance will share the
keys to keeping hope and faith intact and your spirit
afloat when everything else is sinking. His advice also
applies to setbacks in marriage, careers and finances.
He is the author of several books including his latest,
“Your Wealth Is In Your Anointing: Discover Keys To
Releasing Your Potential.” In addition, he is a singer
and songwriter who with his wife created a 21-song
project called “God Is Our Refuge.” Contact him at
(615) 598-4080; wellspokeninc@bellsouth.net

09/19/17 RTIR E-zine: Emmy Diversity, Domestic Terrorism, Homeopathic Help

September 19, 2017

01. Emmys Not Diverse Enough
02. A New Perspective on the Vietnam War
03. 2nd Annual Kids Music Day is Oct. 6
04. Protect Yourself from the Equifax Hack
05. Coffee: A Cure for Loneliness?
06. Faith in the Wake of Irma and Harvey
07. Homeopathic Help for Hurricane Survivors
08. Small Biz Social Media Dos and Don’ts
09. Yes! Find a Job Before Oct. 31
10. Secret Power Women Have Over Their Fathers
11. Democrats: Party of the Ancient?
12. Getting Babies and Toddlers to Talk
13. Trump’s Likely Response to Domestic Terrorism
14. Awesome Tailgating Secrets
15. Dunkirk: The Whole Story

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1. ==> Emmys Not Diverse Enough

Sunday night’s 69th Primetime Emmy Award show was a big
night for such stars as Nicole Kidman, John Oliver,
Donald Glover and Sterling K. Brown. And while the
award show did represent diversity in its nominated
actors and shows, one group was completely
underrepresented: Latino nominees. Elizabeth Barrutia,
a leader in Hispanic and multicultural marketing and
Hispanic culture, will point out that it has been four
years since the last Latino actor was nominated (Sofia
Vergara) and ten years since America Ferrera won best
actress for Ugly Betty. So, why is it that 20 percent
of the U.S. population being marginalized through TV
shows at the same time that the film industry is making
an effort to produce films for that demographic?
Barrutia will also talk about why Latino actors
continue to be cast in stereotypical roles that don’t
lend themselves to awards consideration. Barrutia is
CEO of BARU Marketing + Media, which works with
national brands, and film/television studios, including
Walt Disney/ABC, Universal, Warner Brothers and others
reaching multicultural audiences. Contact Brian
McWilliams of SpellCom, (310) 838-4010;
bmcwilliams@spellcom.com

2. ==> A New Perspective on the Vietnam War

As a result of Ken Burns’ new 10-part PBS documentary
The Vietnam War, which debuted Sunday, Americans will
once again be talking about the only war they ever
lost. As we revisit what we forgot or never knew about
this divisive 34-year war, Wanny Huynh, who was born
in Vietnam, can offer an insider’s perspective on the
price South Vietnamese soldiers paid for working with
the Americans. From 1970 to 1972, his father helped to
train South Vietnamese soldiers. But after the war,
that cooperation made him no longer welcome in the
country. The Viet Cong moved to retaliate against him
and the family was forced to flee for their lives.
Wanny can share what he thinks of Burns’ documentary,
the hazardous journey he and his parents underwent to
leave Vietnam and the impressions he formed when he
revisited Vietnam 20 years after his escape and
reconnected with lost relatives. Wanny’s latest book
is ”Hope.” Reach him at (651) 398-4677;
Wannyh27@msn.com

3. ==> 2nd Annual Kids Music Day is Oct. 6

Vincent James is on a mission to promote how valuable
and important music is in all of our lives:
academically, therapeutically or just overall making us
a happier society. To that end, his organization Keep
Music Alive is partnering with over 300 music schools
from 40+ states across the country to celebrate the 2nd
Annual Kids Music Day on Friday, Oct. 6. Music schools
will help celebrate this special day by holding open
houses, student performances, instrument petting zoos,
instrument donation drives and more in their respective
communities. “We recognize so many public schools
across the country are cutting or reducing their music
and arts programs. Research has shown how critical
music and art education are to developing our
children’s minds and character. Our mission is to
spotlight musical programs, and help raise awareness of
how valuable music really is to our children and our
collective future.” Invite Vincent on your show to
talk about Kids Music Day and what your listeners can
do to help celebrate this important day in their
communities. Vincent is also the founder of
KeepMusicAlive.org, KidsMusicDay.org, Teach Music
America Week and co-author of the book series “88+ Ways
Music Can Change Your Life.” Contact him at (610)
812-5231; vincent@KeepMusicAlive.org

4. ==> Protect Yourself from the Equifax Hack

Nearly half of Americans may have had their information
stolen in the recent massive Equifax data breach.
Making matters worse, the hackers have had a two-month
lead on consumers trying to protect their credit and
personal information. Invite Patricia Davis, a former
corporate finance and banking executive who manages her
own financial services firm, to share what the hack
tells us about the U.S. credit system and eight steps
your listeners can take now to protect their credit.
She’ll discuss why and how you should lock down your
credit reports, change your passwords and more. Davis
holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s degree in
personal financial planning from Golden Gate University
and a certificate from Georgetown University’s Stonier
Graduate School of Banking and Finance. She is the
author of the upcoming book “Going Broke Is No Joke.”
Reach her at (301) 249-2261; davisfinancial373@msn.com

5. ==> Coffee: A Cure for Loneliness?

6. ==> Faith in the Wake of Irma and Harvey

7. ==> Homeopathic Help for Hurricane Survivors

Imagine the shock, grief and exhaustion that millions
of Americans in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida and
Texas must be feeling in the aftermath of two monster
storms. Kathleen Fry, M.D., has some helpful tips on
three inexpensive, over-the-counter homeopathic
remedies that can help relieve these conditions. Best
of all, they are easily available in health food stores
or online. You’ll hear about a little-known remedy
first responders, physicians and nurses can take when
they are exhausted from taking care of others; a remedy
that can help people sleep after they have lost pets
and all their valuables; and a remedy that can help
them deal with the emotional, physical and mental shock
of living through a hurricane. Dr. Fry helps clients
with homeopathic medicine all over the world. She is a
speaker and the author of two books: “Vitality! How to
Get It and Keep It” and “What’s The Remedy for That?
The Definitive Homeopathy Guide to Mastering Everyday
Self-Care Without Drugs.” Reach her at (480) 695-1383;
kkfrymd@gmail.com

8. ==> Small Biz Social Media Dos and Don’ts

Snapchat, Tumblr, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter: Must
small businesses use all of them? That’s a common
misconception, says marketing expert Claudia Newcorn,
who will explain what entrepreneurs and small
businesses need to know about reaching their specific
target audiences, without becoming overwhelmed by
social media, or spending too much time or money. For
example, she’ll discuss who Facebook reaches and when
the best time to post is, or why a Realtor might do
well on Pinterest but a plumber might not. Newcorn, who
has an MBA, is an award-winning strategic marketing
consultant with decades of corporate experience with
such industry leaders as Gillette and E&J Gallo. She
manages her own successful 25-year-old consulting firm
and has helped hundreds of small businesses. She is a
frequent radio talk show guest whose book, “Zipline to
Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate
Sales & Profits,” is an Amazon bestseller and won a
gold medal at the San Francisco Book Festival. Reach
her at (209) 204-0502; Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

9. ==> Yes! Find a Job Before Oct. 31

For new college graduates looking for their first job
post-college or people already in the job market
looking to change jobs, fall represents a huge hiring
opportunity. “Anyone looking for a new job right now
needs to find their slot before the end of October when
companies start worrying about the holidays and end-of-
year budget challenges,” says Diane Huth. Invite her to
help job-seekers maximize their assets by teaching them
the secrets of personal branding as the key to
unlocking the job search market. From using social
media to writing your resume and finding the secret job
market where more than half of all jobs are found.
Diane Huth has more than 30 years of senior-level
branding and marketing experience at multinational
corporations. She is a professor of marketing and
branding and a seasoned media guest. Her new book is
“Brand You! To Land Your Dream Job: A Step-by-Step
Guide to Find a Great Job, Get Hired and Jumpstart Your
Career.” Contact her at (888) HIREME2;
Diane@BrandYouGuide.com

10. ==> Secret Power Women Have Over Their Fathers

According to award-winning behavioral expert James I.
Bond, men have a rarely-mentioned quirk that allows
their daughters to greatly influence them. Bond says,
“From Donald Trump to Barack Obama, Winston Churchill
to Martin Luther King, Jr., Mark Twain to Paul
McCartney, even Supreme Court justices and CEOs of
major corporations, the influence of daughters on their
fathers is often more profound than most people
realize. But the real reason they have so much
influence may surprise you.” Find out what that reason
is and what makes the father-daughter bond so special.
He is the author of “The Secret Life of Fathers (second
edition),” an unexpected guide to understanding men and
fathers. Bond has written for Forbes.com and appears as
a frequent radio talk show guest. Contact him at (805)
405-9899; jbond@TheFatherDaughterProject.com

11. ==> Democrats: Party of the Ancient?

Bernie Sanders is 76. Joe Biden is 74. Hillary is soon
to be 70 and Elizabeth Warren is 68. Paul McHale, a
former member of Congress and former assistant
secretary of defense, asserts that it’s time baby
boomer pols stepped aside to give younger people the
presidential reins in 2020. McHale says, “Let’s clear
the bench of our current presidential contenders and
instead, over the next two years (during the crucially
important midterm elections of 2018), look for
presidential candidates who are very smart, very
serious, and in their 40s or maybe their 50s.” He’ll
talk about where we can find such candidates including
tapping into the well of young people who have joined
the fight against terrorism. Reach him at
McHale@CivSup.com

12. ==> Getting Babies and Toddlers to Talk

When was the last time you had a really good
conversation with a baby? Vonda Scipio, Ed.D., a
mother, grandmother and early childhood educator, will
explain why mothers, fathers, grandparents, and
caregivers play a crucial role in the language
development of infants and toddlers—one that will
ultimately pay off in good grades. Dr. Scipio says
there is an art that anyone can learn to get even the
youngest infant to talk. She’ll offer tips on how to
use the three-second rule to get more interaction, how
to avoid talking “over” the baby and knowing what forms
of communication to expect by the baby’s age (coos,
babbles, squeals, etc.). Dr. Scipio is the author of
“Let Babies Teach” and “Let Me Teach You, Baby.” She
has been a kindergarten teacher, academic reading
instructor, and adjunct professor. Reach her at
(901) 567-4176; info@fromthestarttraining.com

13. ==> Trump’s Likely Response to Terrorism

How would the U.S. government respond if the U.S.
experienced a terrorist attack on the order of what
happened in London and Barcelona? It’s a question to
which Aziz Huq, a law professor at the University of
Chicago, has given a lot of thought. Huq, the coauthor
of “Unchecked and Unbalanced: Presidential Power in a
Time of Terror,” will discuss the common threads in the
way the Trump administration responded to Syria, North
Korea and the latest hurricanes and why “despite a
patina of toughness, the predictable beats of Trump’s
crisis responses make the U.S. a more, not less,
vulnerable terrorism target.” Reach Huq at (773)
702-9494; huq@uchicago.edu

14. ==> Awesome Tailgating Secrets

15. ==> Dunkirk: The Whole Story

On the heels of the summer blockbuster film Dunkirk,
invite Michael Korda to share the larger story of the
turning point in World War II history when over 300,000
Allied troops were trapped off the coast of France and
a ragtag fleet of civilian fishing boats, pleasure
crafts, and ferries came to their rescue. He’ll discuss
the figures and consequences around Germany’s
blitzkrieg into Belgium, France, and the Netherlands in
May of 1940, while interweaving his own memories as a
child bystander across the Channel. Korda is an author
and the former editor-in-chief of Simon & Schuster. His
latest book is “Alone: Britain, Churchill, and Dunkirk:
Defeat into Victory.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at
(703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com?

09/14/17 RTIR E-zine: Equifax Hack, Clinton vs Sanders, Hurricane Scams

September 14, 2017

01. Protect Yourself from the Equifax Hack
02. What Happened: Clinton Rips Sanders
03. Educators Say Politicians Should Go Back to School
04. Remembering Our KKK Past
05. Is Technology Killing Love?
06. Build Your Own Country – Seasteading
07. Are Men Brain-Damaged? Are Daughters the Antidote?
08. Hurricane Clean-Up: Water = Mold
09. Beware Hurricane Home Repair Scams
10. Could Lifestyle Habits Be Affecting Weather?
11. After DACA, He Wants to Inspire Dreamers
12. Forget Wash DC – Innovation is an Inside Job
13. Fall is Ripe for Job Hunters
14. Sept. is Ovarian Cancer Month
15. How to Survive a Mean Teacher
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1. ==> Protect Yourself from the Equifax Hack

Nearly half of Americans may have had their information
stolen in the massive Equifax data breach revealed last
week. Making matters worse, the hackers have had a two-
month lead on consumers trying to protect their credit
and personal information. Invite Patricia Davis, a
former corporate finance and banking executive who
manages her own financial services firm, to share what
the hack tells us about the U.S. credit system and
eight steps your listeners can take now to protect
their credit. She’ll discuss why and how you should
lock down your credit reports, change your passwords
and more. Davis holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s
degree in personal financial planning from Golden Gate
University and a certificate from Georgetown
University’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and
Finance. She is the author of the upcoming book “Going
Broke Is No Joke.” Reach her at (301) 249-2261
or davisfinancial373@msn.com

2. ==> What Happened: Clinton Rips Sanders

Hillary Clinton’s new book “What Happened” includes
what a Washington Post headline calls a “subtly savage
takedown of Bernie Sanders.” Norman Solomon, a Sanders
delegate from California to the Democratic National
Convention and the nationwide coordinator of the Bernie
Delegates Network, says, “At first glance it may seem
odd that Clinton has gone out of her way to rip open
old wounds from a primary campaign that ended well over
a year ago. But there’s a kind of perverse logic at
play. Whatever aspects of score-settling or personal
anger might be involved, what’s much more significant
is the apparent political calculus.” He adds, “After
losing the presidential race, Hillary Clinton and the
big-money elites behind her are fearful that they could
lose control of the Democratic Party apparatus.
Clinton’s decision to attack Bernie Sanders via her
book is a reflection of that fear.” Solomon is a co-
founder of RootsAction.org, an online activist group
that now has 1.5 million active members. He is the
executive director of the Institute for Public
Accuracy. Contact him at solomonprogressive@gmail.com

3. ==> Educators Say Politicians Should Go Back to
School

As children across the country return to school,
there’s a lot on the docket in both Congress and at the
U.S. Department of Education that many educators say
threatens public education. Protesting the rhetoric and
actions coming out of Washington, and pressing instead
for research-based policies and democratic ideals, over
200 education deans last week released “Our Children
Deserve Better: A Call to Resist Washington’s Dangerous
Vision for U.S. Education.” Kathy Schultz, dean of the
School of Education at the University of Colorado,
Boulder says, “It is imperative that we change the
direction our country is going in terms of supporting
schools and school systems that serve our children
well. As a country, we have lost sight of the role of
public schools as a democratizing force in this
country. We continue to move toward privatizing K-12
education and teacher education at our peril.” Schultz
is currently completing a book on distrust and
educational change. Contact her at
Katherine.schultz@colorado.edu; @kathyschultz22

4. ==> Remembering Our KKK Past

Congress passed a resolution late Tuesday calling on
President Donald Trump to condemn “the shameful and
hate-filled acts of violence carried out by the KKK (Ku
Klux Klan), white nationalists, white supremacists and
neo-Nazis in Charlottesville.” Jane Dailey, a professor
of history at the University of Chicago, can talk about
the roots of the KKK and today’s iteration. “The post-
WWI Klan was defined by its opposition to immigration
and cultural diversity, by its insistence on
Protestant, Anglo-Saxon supremacy, and by its racism
and reactionary gender politics. The khaki-clad young
white men in Charlottesville chanting ‘blood and soil’
and ‘Jew will not replace us’ trace their ideological
roots back to the Klan of the 1920s and call to mind a
dark moment in our nation’s past. So does the
particular disaffection of many of Donald Trump’s
strongest supporters, who long to ‘make America great
again’ by constraining immigration and subordinating
Muslims, African Americans, gays, women, and
transgender persons.” Jane Dailey writes extensively
about the American South. Her books include “Before Jim
Crow,” “The Politics of Race,” and the upcoming
“Building the Republic: A Narrative History of the
United States from 1877 to the Present.” Contact her at
(773) 834-2582 (office); dailey@uchicago.edu

5. ==> Is Technology Killing Love?

According to new research from a San Diego State
University professor, people born after 1995 are much
less interested in dating than the generation before
them. Researchers also found that sexual activity in 14
and 15-year-olds has dropped by almost 40 per cent
since 1991. And the reason for all this? It appears
that people are replacing social interaction with
social media. Clinical forensic psychologist Dr. John
Huber can discuss how smart phones have impacted or
changed our ability to develop romantic relationships
and whether excessive online interactions with others
can diminish our capability to communicate face-to-
face. Dr. John Huber is Chairman for Mainstream Mental
Health and a professor of psychology at Texas State
University. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103;
(919) 377-1200

6. ==> Build Your Own Country – Seasteading

More and more Americans are dissatisfied with their
government. So why not innovate and create a self-
governing country that caters to your values and
lifestyle? Nearly half the earth’s surface is a blue
frontier over which no country holds sovereignty, and
startup cities that float permanently in international
waters will soon be economically feasible as
construction materials get cheaper, greener and
printable in 3D form. These will be homesteads on the
high seas — or seasteads. Invite Joe Quirk, president
of The Seasteading Institute, to talk about the idea,
who is embracing it, and why. Blue Frontiers is a for-
profit spinoff from The Seasteading Institute with
plans to provide fresh jurisdictions on floating
sustainable islands designed to adapt organically to
sea level change. These will be privately financed and
built by local maritime construction firms employing
the latest in sustainable blue tech. He says, “We’ve
already raised our seed round of investments to perform
research and secure legislation, so get ready for the
next wave of nations.” Quirk is co-author of
“Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Restore the
Environment, Enrich the Poor, Cure the Sick, and
Liberate Humanity from Politicians.” Contact him at
press@seasteading.org or @ joequirkexults

7. ==> Are Men Brain-Damaged? Are Daughters the
Antidote?

Here’s a rarely-mentioned quirk about men that will
generate plenty of
response from your audience. Award-winning behavioral
expert James I. Bond says, “Everyone thinks they
understand men. But what if you missed something, so
subtle and yet so profound, it will change your
understanding of what men are REALLY like?” From
Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama to Winston
Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mark Twain to
Paul McCartney, even Supreme Court Justices and CEOs of
major corporations, the influence of daughters on men
is often more profound than most people realize. But
the real reason daughters have so much influence may
surprise you. James I. Bond is an award-winning
behavioral management specialist and author of “The
Secret Life of Fathers (2nd Edition),” an unexpected
guide to understanding men and fathers. Bond writes for
Forbes.com and appears as a frequent radio talk show
guest. Contact him at (805) 405-9899 (CA);
jbond@TheFatherDaughterProject.com

8. ==> Hurricane Clean-Up: Water = Mold

As clean-up continues in the south after two
devastating hurricanes, there’s an invisible threat
that residents will neither understand nor respect and
Dr. John Trowbridge says they will die … slowly.
“Here’s the simple story of the tragedy: people will be
exposed to fungal/moldy growth for weeks/months/years
in their homes and offices, they will come down with a
wide variety of illnesses and will be seen and
inadequately treated by ‘organ-specific’ doctors who
fail to understand that serious illness is taking hold
and will slowly destroy their lives.” Trowbridge has
spent his career researching and treating diseases
associated with internal infections of yeast and
fungus. He diagnoses and treats “deep blood fungus”
that appears to explain “the inexplicable diseases” —
cancers of all kinds, leukemia, low blood counts,
immune dysfunction syndromes, RA, lupus, MS, sudden
kidney failure, worsening diabetes, and many more.
Trowbridge practices in Houston and has hosted
nationally syndicated and local radio programs. He’s
the author of “The Yeast Syndrome.” Contact him at
(832) 472-3683 (cell); fixpain@earthlink.net

9. ==> Beware Hurricane Home Repair Scams

Home repair is one of the top scams in America and Bill
Francavilla says homeowners affected by Hurricane
Harvey and Irma are sitting ducks for scammers.
“Hundreds of so-called home repair experts will be
knocking on the doors of the people impacted by
offering bona fide—and bogus—offers to get their homes
back to live-able condition, and many people, including
smart ones, won’t know the difference.” Francavilla
spent 30 years in the financial services industry and
he knows exactly how the bad guys’ operate to push your
greed and fear buttons. He’ll reveal the top home
repair scams and how to protect yourself from them.
Francavilla is the author of “The Madoffs Among Us:
Make Better Financial Decisions and Protect Your
Future.” He’s a CFP and former senior vice president,
director of Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has
extensive media experience. Reach him at (757)
870-4590; wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

10. ==> Could Lifestyle Habits Be Affecting Weather?

Weather catastrophes are very unforgiving, and very
powerful, but are we hopeless in the face of these
weather disasters? Can we do anything to prevent future
incidents from occurring or at least from becoming more
frequent and more forceful? Galit Goldfarb, the founder
of The Guerrilla Diet & Lifestyle Program, says there
are! She’ll explain how human behavior is bringing on
such catastrophes and how a few simple changes to
lifestyle and eating habits can have significant
influence on the weather and our planet. Goldfarb says,
“It’s incredible how small changes can have a major
impact on the world around us. Galit Goldfarb started
The Guerrilla Diet Bootcamp in 2015 with the mission of
making education-based healing available around the
globe in an affordable, efficient and engaging way.
Today, her company helps people from all walks of life
learn and understand the best way to move towards a
healthier lifestyle not only for themselves but also
for our planet. Contact Galit Goldfarb at
galit@galitgoldfarb.com

11. ==> After DACA, He Wants to Inspire Dreamers

Now that the Trump administration says it will do away
with the DACA program, many immigrants who came to
American illegally with their parents are in jeopardy
of deportation—including hundreds of thousands who live
in the Houston area who are also coping with Hurricane
Harvey’s devastation. Wanny Huynh whose own parents
emigrated from Vietnam 34 years ago when he was 8,
wants to give them hope using his own life story and
the lessons he learned as fodder. He’ll tell your
listeners that when his parents attempted to flee
Vietnam for Cambodia, he and his 10-year-old brother
were separated from the family by the Khmer Rouge.
During that two-month separation, he and his brother
wandered around looking for their mother before being
taken in by a soldier whose wife treated them like
child slaves. Wanny will share his parents’ journey to
America as well as how at 32 he ended up broke and
homeless after the real estate crash before studying
other successful people and pulling himself back to
independence. Wanny’s latest book is “Hope: The Path to
Happiness, Opportunity, Prosperity and Enjoyment.”
During the month of September, he is donating all
profits from its sale to Hurricane Harvey relief
efforts. Reach him at (651) 398-4677 or
Wannyh27@msn.com

12. ==> Forget Wash DC – Innovation is an Inside Job

In a month that’s seen multiple business executives
appointed to White House advisory councils quit and
other panels – including one on manufacturing and the
creation of jobs – disbanded, is all lost on growing
our economy? No. Business leaders all over the
country are doubling down on innovative techniques to
tackle job creation, develop new products and create
new opportunities for workers and consumers all over
the country. Dr. Brett Trusko, president of Int’l
Assn. of Innovation Professionals, can give examples of
how American business are finding ways to prosper and
grow in unstable times. To schedule an interview,
contact The Zephyr Group at (505) 466-2770;
info@groupzephyr.com.

13. ==> Fall is Ripe for Job Hunters

14. ==> Sept. is Ovarian Cancer Month

15. ==> How to Survive a Mean Teacher

Teaching, according to multiple lists, is one of the
top 20 stressful jobs available and is often ranked in
the top five of the worst careers in America! The
stress of dealing with children, the constant scrutiny
of parents and administrators, and pressure for
improved scores weigh heavily on the shoulders of both
beginning and veteran teachers. For some, the result is
an attitude and teaching personality that leaves
students and their parents cold, afraid, and dreading
the year ahead. Dee Rodgers, an educational veteran of
more than 30 years, can discuss ways parents and their
children can survive the classrooms of negative
teachers. Rodgers spent 27 years in the classroom and
served another four as a campus administrator. She is
currently employed as a Special Education Teacher in
Texas and is the author of “Renew Your Teaching Spirit:
Help for Teachers Struggling to Stay in the Classroom.”
Contact her at (979) 665-7590; dee@deerodg.com

09/12/17 RTIR E-zine: Storm Damage, World Heart Day, Fall Hiring

September 12, 2017

01. Survival Doc – Danger Lingers After the Storm
02. Hurricane Home Repair Scams
03. Hurricane Hotline for Pet Rescue
04. Harvey, Irma: Now Let’s Talk Climate Change
05. Could Lifestyle Habits Be Affecting Weather?
06. Steven King’s It – Who’s Scared of Clowns?
07. Hurry Up! Get in On Fall Hiring
08. The Pros & Cons of a College Job
09. Mean Men: The Perversion of the Self-Made Man
10. World Heart Day Sept. 29
11. Kate has Hyperemesis Gravidarum: What’s That?
12. How Yoga & Meditation Can Increase Stress
13. The Nest Egg is at Risk – Chickens Can Help
14. Travel Writer: How to Unplug and Go
15. New American Nomads: Seniors
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1. ==> Survival Doc – Danger Lingers After the Storm

At last count more than 6 million electric customers
were without power in Florida and some places won’t
have electricity for weeks. Meantime, Hurricane Irma
continued to pound southern eastern coast Monday. Dr.
James Hubbard, aka The Survival Doctor, will share tips
on how to deal with an extended power outage and ways
to treat wounds and injuries when a doctor is out of
reach. He says even though a storm has passed, the
dangers linger. “Clean water is a huge concern. Even
though the water may look clean, it’s a cesspool of
germs and chemicals that can cause anything from a rash
to an infection—on the skin or internally.
Electrocution is a danger whenever there’s flooding,
and then there’s the issue of mosquitoes.” Dr. Hubbard
is a long-time family physician and survival medicine
expert. He shares his common-sense health advice on
dozens of radio shows, podcasts and blogs nationwide,
teaches easy-to-follow, makeshift ways to survive
disasters and in the wild, and is the author of several
books including “The Survival Doctor’s Complete
Handbook: What to Do When Help Is NOT on the Way.”
Contact him at (662) 638-3821;
thesurvivaldoctor@gmail.com

2. ==> Hurricane Home Repair Scams

One of the six top scams in America is home repair and
Bill Francavilla says the thousands of homeowners
affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma are sitting ducks
for being scammed. “Hundreds of so-called home repair
experts will be knocking on the doors of the people
impacted by offering bona fide—and bogus—offers to get
their homes back to live-able condition, and many
people, including smart ones, won’t know the
difference.” Francavilla spent 30 years in the
financial services industry and he knows exactly how
the bad guys’ operate to push your greed and fear
buttons. He’ll reveal the top home repair scams and how
to protect yourself from them. Francavilla is the
author of “The Madoffs Among Us: Make Better Financial
Decisions and Protect Your Future.” He’s a CFP and
former senior vice president, director of Wealth
Management for Legg Mason who has extensive media
experience. Reach him at (757) 870-4590;
wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

3. ==> Hurricane Hotline for Pet Rescue

In an effort to make disaster pet-rescue efforts even
more effective, Adopt-a-Pet.com has launched a simple
way for hurricane victims whose pets are in danger to
alert all animal welfare organizations that are
conducting rescue operations in their area. “After the
storm, national and local animal welfare organizations
will be operating in Florida doing what they can to
provide resources to help rescue, house, and return
pets to their homes when possible, but there has been
no clear single place where people can alert them to
pets need of their assistance. We have quickly launched
RescueMyAnimal.org and 1-833-RESCUE-8 to give people
who are desperate to have someone rescue their animals
a simple way to make that request,” says Adopt-a-
Pet.com cofounder and CEO, David Meyer. “Although we
cannot guarantee that any agency will be available to
help, we will immediately pass the information on to
all agencies operating in the area,” he adds. Adopt-a-
Pet.com is North America’s largest non-profit pet
adoption website. Contact Meyer at (310) 897-6546;
Davidm@adoptapet.com or Barbara Williamson at (435)
644-4408; barbara@bestfriends.org,

4. ==> Harvey, Irma: Now Let’s Talk Climate Change

Scientists know climate change is affecting Americans
now, but many in power turn a blind eye. How many
calamities and broken weather records will we require
before taking responsibility for our role in creating,
or at least worsening, so-called “natural” disasters
such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma? How high a price –
in deaths, disease, trauma, dislocation, property
damage, and money – are we willing to pay for the
luxury of inaction? Ellen Moyer, Ph.D., says climate
change and other environmental insults such as wetland
destruction exact a high price. “What we don’t know can
definitely hurt us, and is hurting us now. Government
needs to advise us about the costs so we can decide
whether to address environmental damage in order to
prevent or lessen such misery. If a preventive approach
costs less, we deserve to know!” Moyer will discuss
practical and cost-effective ways to create better
weather and a healthier world for ourselves. Ellen
Moyer is a registered professional engineer with a B.A.
in anthropology, an M.S. in environmental engineering,
a Ph.D. in civil engineering, and 30 years of
environmental engineering experience. “Our Earth, Our
Species, Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a
Sustainable World” is her third book, and she is a
regular contributor to “The Huffington Post.” Contact
her at (413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com

5. ==> Could Lifestyle Habits Be Affecting Weather?

6. ==> Steven King’s It – Who’s Scared of Clowns?

Pennywise, the scary clown in the new Stephen King
movie It, is sure to bring out Coulrophobia—the fear of
clowns—in many horror fans who see the movie. In fact,
even the World Clown Association is worried about the
effect the movie may have on the clown profession.
Kalliope Barlis, an expert on releasing phobias, says
fear of clowns is more common than you’d expect and
recalls treating one woman who was so upset by a clown
sighting on the street that she abandoned her infant in
his carriage. Invite Barlis, a licensed NLP trainer and
doctor of acupuncture, on your show to talk about clown
phobia, what causes it and how it can be treated; the
same process can be used to treat other phobias too.
Barlis has appeared on CBS, NBC, Fox and SiriusXM,
among other media outlets and has helped thousands of
people conquer their phobias. She is the author of
“Phobia Relief.” Contact her at (718) 751-5105;
Ask@PhobiaReliefDay.org

7. ==> Hurry Up! Get in On Fall Hiring

8. ==> The Pros & Cons of a College Job

College is expensive and many students need to work, at
least part-time, while attending school. Whether it’s
by choice or necessity, having a job can be stressful
and time-consuming when you’re supposed to be focused
on studying. But Liana Downey says there’s also a value
to those college jobs beyond the money. “The skills you
earn in part-time jobs position you to be a better
leader for the future! The world has changed and CEOs
aren’t looking for the same things they once were.”
Liana can discuss the issue of skills gaps and what
specific skills employers today are looking for. Liana
Downey is an internationally renowned speaker, author
and advisor in the government and social sectors. She
taught leadership at NYU and leads a global strategic
advisory firm. Her book is “Mission Control: How
Nonprofits and Governments Can Focus, Achieve More and
Change the World.” Contact her at
l.downey@lianadowney.com

9. ==> Mean Men: The Perversion of the Self-Made Man

Every day we see mean men demonstrate their power over
society – you report on them — from Martin Shkreli to
Travis Kalanick to Donald Trump. Why do we allow the
celebration of successes of mean men so often–from the
boardroom to basketball court and corner cubicle to
Oval Office? And what is their true impact on women and
the bottom line? Invite Mark Lipton to discuss the six
types of mean, mean men vs. mean women, and why women
stay married to controlling men. He’ll reveal the dark
truths about household names and challenges the status
quo with a more effective humanistic approach to
leadership. Mark Lipton is a graduate professor of
management at The New School in New York City. For over
forty years, he has been a trusted adviser to Fortune
500 corporations, think tanks, nonprofits,
international NGOs, and start-ups. His upcoming book is
“Mean Men.” Contact Kristi Hughes at (856)489-8654,
ext. 322; kristi@smithpublicity.com

10. ==> World Heart Day Sept. 29

Every minute of every day a man or woman suffers a
heart attack and yet over 80 percent of them can be
prevented. Sudden first-time heart attacks claim the
lives of many men with no apparent risk factors. Men
who have healthy cholesterol levels, normal blood
pressure, active lives and no family history of heart
disease may still be at risk. Victoria Dupuy’s husband
Dean died at 46 of a heart attack even though he was a
runner and had been proclaimed in excellent health
following a physical exam just months before his sudden
death. In time for World Heart Day, Sept. 29th,
Victoria wants to tell your audience about a simple,
noninvasive, affordable test that detects heart disease
in its earliest, most treatable stage. It’s called a
Coronary Artery Calcium Scan (CACS) and it detects
calcium buildup in arteries. She’ll explain why your
physician is unlikely to suggest you have this test,
how to demand that he or she order it for you or even
how to arrange for the man in your life to have the
test. Victoria heads the nonprofit No More Broken
Hearts, whose mission is to promote awareness of the
CACS. Reach her at (408) 981-1744; vdupuy@sbcglobal.net

11. ==> Kate has Hyperemesis Gravidarum: What’s That?

Buckingham Palace has announced that Kate Middleton,
the Duchess of Cambridge, is pregnant again! It will be
the 3rd child for the royals, and as with her two
previous pregnancies, it appears Kate is suffering from
Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Invite Dr. Kathleen Fry to
explain what that is and how it differs from morning
sickness along with ways to treat both without drugs.
Frequently quoted in Self, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal
and other magazines, Dr. Kathleen Fry is a past
president of the American Holistic Medical Association
(now the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine)
and a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of
Integrative Holistic Medicine. She incorporated
homeopathy into her Ob/Gyn practice in Scottsdale,
Arizona. Now, besides writing and speaking widely about
the health benefits of homeopathy, she practices as a
homeopath in Boulder, Colorado, across the US and
globally. “What’s the Remedy for That? The Definitive
Homeopathy Guide to Mastering Everyday Self-Care
Without Drugs” is her second book. Contact her at (480)
695-1383; drkathi@drkathifry.com

12. ==> How Yoga & Meditation Can Increase Stress

More people than ever are trying yoga and many aren’t
aware of the risks. Dr. Dorena Rode found out the hard
way that yoga and meditation can INCREASE stress. “Yoga
and meditation can bring up unresolved trauma. 54% of
the US population report childhood trauma, but some
people aren’t even aware they have it!” Invite Dorena
to discuss the signs of unresolved trauma that appear
in everyday life and during yoga and meditation, and
what to do when they arise during a class or practice.
Dr. Dorena Rode is an award-winning speaker, author and
life coach. She has a Ph.D. in physiology, a degree in
behavioral health counseling and over twenty years’
experience using alternative modalities to help people
and organizations get unstuck. Contact her at (415)
830-3777; dorenarode@gmail.com

13. ==> The Nest Egg is at Risk – Chickens Can Help

Retirement isn’t the same as it used to be! Dr. K. Kai
Anderson will help the working adults in your audience
rethink and reclaim their retirement possibilities. A
seasoned real estate investment expert, Anderson will
connect the dots between retirement planning and real
estate. Through clever chicken and egg metaphors,
she’ll explain the pitfalls of the current retirement
system and the nuts and bolts of how to plan for the
future using the surprisingly achievable tool of real
estate. You’ll hear valuable insights, profitable
strategies, and sensible dos and don’ts to achieve two
American dreams: homeownership and retirement. Using
the safe and secure tool of rental income, it is still
possible to enjoy those golden years! Dr. K. Kai
Anderson, Ph. D., is the author of “Retire on Real
Estate.” Contact her at (410) 622-5667;
Kai@KKaiAnderson.com

14. ==> Travel Writer: How to Unplug and Go

Overworked, always on call, can’t escape emails or the
office? Struggling to find work-life balance or
meaning? Stanley Crossland II will help your listeners
reset and recharge. Stan, a world traveler,
entrepreneur, life change coach, travel writer and
author can give globetrotting tips on travel,
destinations, accommodations, local experiences,
customs and culture and most importantly – how they all
combine to bring a new outlook on life, meaning and
purpose. Stan encourages others to create their own
journey of healing and understanding through travel,
sharing his experiences from sauntering around numerous
countries to witnessing the magic the world has to
offer. He’ll share what we all can learn from other
cultures, customs, traditions and the profound ways
those experiences can change our perspective and
rekindle our joy for living. Contact Stan at (847)
736-4255; stantheman40@gmail.com

15. ==> New American Nomads: Seniors

Many Americans have faced tough new realities in the
midst of massive changes in the economy and a widening
wealth gap. One hard-hit demographic is senior citizens
– many of whom saw their stable middle-class lives
disappear in the wake of the Great Recession.
Suddenly, in their retirement years, they found
themselves in need of a job in a new economy low on
steady manufacturing and retail jobs and high on short-
term seasonal labor. As a result, to survive they join
an expanding group of modern nomads: men and women who
have given up the stability—and costs—of a home life
and have hit the road in RVs, campervans, and trailers.
Journalist Jessica Bruder immersed herself in this
diverse community, buying a van she dubbed “Halen” and
driving more than 15,000 miles over the course of two
years, meeting modern nomads. She worked alongside them
in Amazon’s CamperForce team of low-wage, seasonal
workers at the company’s fulfillment centers and at the
grueling annual sugar beet harvest in North Dakota. Her
book is “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-
First Century.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703)
646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com

09/06/17 RTIR E-zine: Dreamers in America, Hurricane Aftermath, Backpack Blues

September 6, 2017

01. What Happens to the Dreamers Now?
02. After DACA, He Wants to Inspire Dreamers
03. Be Prepared for the Next Disaster
04. Nat Geo’s ‘Wicked Tuna’ Captain
05. ‘It’ – Send in the Scary Clowns
06. Hurricane Aftermath – First Water, Next Deadly Mold
07. How Your Business Can Help Harvey Victims
08. Forget Wash DC – Grow Jobs and Business from Within
09. Why they Didn’t Offer You the Job
10. Jon Runyan – NFL to Congress to Uber Driver?
11. Transgender Soldiers Can Stay… for Now
12. Kate is Preggers & Sick: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
13. Lighten Their Load – Heavy Backpacks & Low Grades
14. Waaah! The Baby Won’t Stop Crying!
15. It’s Happy Cat Month!
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1. ==> What Happens to the Dreamers Now?

The Trump administration has formally announced the end
of DACA — a program that had protected nearly 800,000
young undocumented immigrants brought to the US as
children from deportation. The Department of Homeland
Security will stop processing any new applications and
rescinded the 5-year old Obama administration policy,
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. “An end to this
program now or in the next six months without a
permanent solution is an attack on families, decency
and American values,” says CASA Executive Director
Gustavo Torres. “It’s going to throw these young
people, who are working and contributing to our
society, out on the streets and into the shadows.” The
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
(CASA), together with its state and local member
programs, supports and promotes court-appointed
volunteer advocacy so every abused or neglected child
in the United States can be safe, have a permanent home
and the opportunity to thrive. Contact Fernanda Durand
at (240) 706-2624; FDURAND@WEARECASA.ORG

2. ==> After DACA, He Wants to Inspire Dreamers

Now that the Trump administration has announced it will
do away with the DACA program, many immigrants who came
to American illegally with their parents are in
jeopardy of deportation—including hundreds of thousands
who live in the Houston area who are also coping with
Hurricane Harvey’s devastation. Wanny Huynh whose own
parents emigrated from Vietnam 34 years ago when he was
8, wants to give them hope using his own life story and
the lessons he learned as fodder. He’ll tell your
listeners that when his parents attempted to flee
Vietnam for Cambodia, he and his 10-year-old brother
were separated from the family by the Khmer Rouge.
During that two-month separation, he and his brother
wandered around looking for their mother before being
taken in by a soldier whose wife treated them like
child slaves. Wanny will share his parents’ journey to
America as well as how at 32 he ended up broke and
homeless after the real estate crash before studying
other successful people and pulling himself back to
independence. Wanny’s latest book is “Hope: The Path to
Happiness, Opportunity, Prosperity and Enjoyment.”
During the month of September, he is donating all
profits from its sale to Hurricane Harvey relief
efforts. Reach him at (651) 398-4677 or
Wannyh27@msn.com

3. ==> Be Prepared for the Next Disaster

Are you prepared for a hurricane, a major earthquake, a
cyber-attack or a nuclear attack from North Korea?
Preparedness is more than just stocking some extra food
and water. Attacks and natural disasters can also
disrupt and destroy the systems we rely on: the power
grid, internet, cell phone service, roads and
transportation, hospitals, food supply, our homes,
cars, businesses, and more. As we have seen from the
devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey, mass
disruption lasts long after a disaster and can get
worse over time. But how can we plan for the unknown?
Robin Burk, Ph.D., MBA, offers important steps you can
take now to plan for potential attacks and disasters.
An expert on network science, was in charge of the
Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s interdependent
networks research. The DTRA is an organization tasked
with safeguarding national infrastructure against
weapons of mass destruction. Burk has been featured in
Wired, on MSNBC and on dozens of radio shows. She is
the author of the upcoming book “How to Thrive in an
Uncertain World.” Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

4. ==> Nat Geo’s ‘Wicked Tuna’ Captain

Fans of the Nat Geo show Wicked Tuna know the show is
gearing up for the finale. With just days left in the
season, it’s the closest competition in Outer Banks
history. One good fish separates the winner from the
rest of the fleet, and the standings can change with
every weigh-in. As the clock ticks down, the captains
fish harder than ever to bring in the last catches.
Captain Greg Mayer of the Fishin’ Frenzy has won the
last three seasons, can another captain defeat him and
claim the top spot? Wicked Tuna Captain Charlie Griffin
of the Reels of Fortune is available for interviews
this Friday. Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks has its season
finale on Sunday, September 17th. Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com.

5. ==> ‘It’ – Send in the Scary Clowns

6. ==> Hurricane Aftermath – First Water, Next Deadly
Mold

The sun may finally be out in Houston, but there’s
still an invisible threat that residents will neither
understand nor respect and Dr. John Trowbridge says
they will die … slowly. “Here’s the simple story of the
tragedy: people will be exposed to fungal/moldy growth
for weeks/months/years in their homes and offices, they
will
come down with a wide variety of illnesses and will be
seen and
inadequately treated by ‘organ-specific’ doctors who
fail to understand that serious illness is taking hold
and will slowly destroy their lives.” Trowbridge has
spent his career researching and treating diseases
associated with internal infections of yeast and
fungus. He diagnoses and treats “deep blood fungus”
that appears to explain “the inexplicable diseases” —
cancers of all kinds, leukemia, low blood counts,
immune dysfunction syndromes, RA, lupus, MS, sudden
kidney failure, worsening diabetes, and many more.
Trowbridge practices in Houston and has hosted
nationally syndicated and local radio programs. He’s
the author of “The Yeast Syndrome.” Contact him at
(832) 472-3683 (cell); fixpain@earthlink.net

7. ==> How Your Business Can Help Harvey Victims

Every natural disaster leaves lasting footprints. You
can still see the water lines on surviving buildings in
New Orleans over a decade later, and now Hurricane
Harvey is recklessly disrupting lives along the Gulf of
Mexico. Ava Waits says, “It’s times like these that the
rest of the country and the world step in to help. On
top of help from individuals, it’s also an opportunity
for many businesses to provide valuable resources for
people affected by disasters.” Waits will explain how
small businesses and massive companies can best help
out during relief efforts. She’ll share how employers
can encourage their employees to get involved, and how
businesses can also inspire their customers to pitch
in. She’ll also explain why it’s important to go about
it the right way and how doing it the wrong way could
tarnish your business reputation. Waits is a speaker,
sales trainer, entrepreneurship mentor, and author of
the upcoming book, “A Woman’s Treasure: Grow a Business
Where Making Money Feels Like Bliss.” Contact her at
(206) 669-3334; Support@AvaWaits.com

8. ==> Forget Wash DC – Grow Jobs and Business from
Within

9. ==> Why they Didn’t Offer You the Job

You got the interview but never heard back? What went
wrong? Did you commit an egregious ‘verbal tweet’ or
ramble on and say too much? Did you sabotage your own
job interview? Career management expert, Mike Gellman,
says most people fail to adequately prepare and
practice ahead of time. “We are often our own worst
enemy. Naturally, we may be nervous when interviewing
and often blurt out inappropriate things in response to
a question or ramble on and on with no end in sight.”
Gellman will share four things listeners of all ages
can do to ace their interviews and help ensure they get
a job offer. Mike Gellman is a career coach, speaker,
and author of “Pipe Dreams: 7 Pipelines of Career
Success.” Contact him at (858) 692-5920 or
mike@mikegellman.com.

10. ==> Jon Runyan – NFL to Congress to Uber Driver?

Former NFLer Jon Runyan recently revealed he sometimes
drives an Uber. Surely, the football star and former
Congressman isn’t doing it for the money, but many baby
boomers ARE! It’s tough to transition jobs when you’re
older, let alone keep the one you have! Many need to
work longer to fund their retirements but are hampered
by ageism and low-ball salary offers, just for
starters. Diane Huth knows what boomers need to do to
get hired. In a potentially life-changing interview
she’ll share what to say to an interviewer who suggests
you are overqualified; how to avoid the five biggest
mistakes job-seeking boomers make so they don’t end up
working for Wal-Mart, and 12 key strategies that can
help boomers keep their current jobs or find satisfying
employment for as long as they want to work. This will
include a discussion of how to look younger without
looking silly, how to look tech savvy and why you might
need to hide photos of your grandchildren. She is the
author of the upcoming book “Re-BRAND You to Re-INVENT
Your Career,” due in the fall. Reach her at (210)
601-7852 or diane@BrandYouGuide.com

11. ==> Transgender Soldiers Can Stay… for Now

Defense Secretary James Mattis says transgender troops
can continue to serve in the military pending a study,
but President Trump’s ban is set to take effect next
March. Seth Rainess — a transgender activist — can
discuss the rollback of transgender rights occurring
under the Trump administration. Seth says, “Trump’s
directive shows his lack of care for American citizens.
His is not an evidence-based decision. Trans troops
have been in the armed forces for many years. The cost
of medical expenses for transitioning individuals pales
in comparison to what it costs to fly to Mar-a-lago for
weekends.” Seth will also point out that the best
military in the world, the Israeli Army, allows
transgender troops to openly serve. Seth’s book is
“Real Talk for Teens: Jump Start Guide to Gender
Transition and Beyond.” His mission is to alleviate the
still prevalent fears and misconceptions people have
about transgender people and he’s been featured in Time
and numerous media outlets. Reach him at (732) 620-4300
(cell); (732) 291-6090 (landline) or
sjrainess@yahoo.com

12. ==> Kate is Preggers & Sick: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

13. ==> Lighten Their Load – Heavy Backpacks & Low
Grades

You may know that heavy backpacks are tough on kids’
backs, but carrying books and school supplies in a
backpack can actually lower school grades up to a full
letter grade and more by chronically reducing brain
oxygen! “School administrators inexplicably require
students to carry their textbook with their breathing
muscles,” says Bob Prichard, “not realizing that the
brain requires 10X more oxygen than any other part of
the body. The effects of daily carrying a school
backpack last far beyond school and can impair
productivity, promotions and pay raises at work.”
Prichard will explain what parents should look for in a
backpack, alternatives to backpacks, and why adults
should pay heed to what and how they’re carrying their
own backpacks and messenger bags. Prichard runs the
Somax Performance Institute where for over 40 years he
has been helping athletes improve their efficiency and
flexibility. For example, 18 Olympic athletes he worked
with have won 44 gold medals and set 11 world records.
An NBC Sports Olympics on-air analyst, he’s written for
many periodicals and his sports analysis videos have
over 5M views on YouTube. His new book is “Are You
Starving Your Brain of Oxygen?” Contact him at (415)
435-9880 (CA); bprichard@somaxsports.com

14. ==> Waaah! The Baby Won’t Stop Crying!

A screaming baby is nearly impossible to ignore whether
you are the parent or someone stuck in close proximity
like on that dreaded airplane ride or in a restaurant.
But how much do your listeners really understand about
babies who are incessant criers and their desperate
parents? You’ll find out when you have scientific
researcher Kristine Smith on your show. The author of
the upcoming book “The Essential Crying Baby Book” and
the parent of a formerly colicky baby (now a happy
grade-school kid) can touch on such topics as: Are we
too hard on parents of crying babies? What percent of
babies cry relentlessly for hours for no apparent
reason? Are there reliable shortcuts for stopping the
crying? How does parenting a fussy baby really affect
new moms and dads? What is the Purple Crying Curve?
Kristine’s topic is an important one as excessive
crying is the No. 1 reason parents take their babies to
the pediatrician in the first year and, in extreme
cases, can lead to maternal depression, developmental
delays, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Reach her at (818)
209-0132; kristinesmith22@gmail.com

15. ==> It’s Happy Cat Month!

08/31/17 RTIR Newsletter: Harvey, Dunkirk and Runyan’s an Uber Driver?

01. Harvey Leadership – History Repeats Itself
02. Hurricane Aftermath – First Water, Next Deadly Mold
03. How Your Business Can Help Harvey Victims
04. When All Your Records Are Under Water
05. Post Harvey, A Fossil Fuel-Free Railway System?
06. Harvey: NOW Can We Talk About Climate Change?
07. Transgender Soldiers Can Stay… for Now
08. Labor Day and NAFTA
09. UK Parents Desperate for U.S. Doc to Save Son
10. Dunkirk: The Whole Story
11. Jon Runyan – NFL to Congress to Uber Driver?
12. How to Survive a Mean Teacher
13. September is Pain Awareness Month
14. When That Baby Won’t Stop Crying!
15. Can Yoga & Meditation Increase Stress?
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1. ==> Harvey Leadership – History Repeats Itself

As we watch the devastation of this week’s torrential
rains and flooding in Texas and beyond, John Tures
says, “Sadly, as Hurricane Harvey has illustrated, we
haven’t learned the lessons of Hurricane Katrina.” From
Houston’s mayor ordering evacuations too late to
President Donald Trump, who was on vacation and then
held a press conference with Finland as the storm
swirled around Houston, Tures says leadership is
lacking. “Leadership isn’t about verbally declaring a
disaster area, or signing the paperwork and letting the
locals sort it out. It’s about working with climate
scientists to forecast problems before they get out of
control, personally making sure key resources get from
point A to point B, putting Finland on hold (I’m sure
they’ll understand) and making the tough decisions on
evacuations, even if you face media criticism later for
‘overreacting’ should the storm move elsewhere.” He
adds, “Some of that leadership can be learned from
Texans on the ground, who took the initiative and
didn’t worry how they looked on camera or skipped their
vacation before making their way to a flooded nursing
home.” Tures is a professor of political science at
LaGrange College. Contact him at jtures@lagrange.edu or
on Twitter @JohnTures2

2. ==> Hurricane Aftermath – First Water, Next Deadly
Mold

Now that the flood waters have inundated not just
bayous and roads but homes and commercial buildings,
residents are poised for an epidemic they will neither
understand nor respect and Dr. John Trowbridge says
they will die … slowly. “Here’s the simple story of the
tragedy: people will be exposed to fungal/moldy growth
for weeks/months/years in their homes and offices, they
will come down with a wide variety of illnesses and
will be seen and inadequately treated by ‘organ-
specific’ doctors who fail to understand that serious
illness is taking hold and will slowly destroy their
lives.” Trowbridge has spent his career researching and
treating diseases associated with internal infections
of yeast and fungus. He diagnoses and treats “deep
blood fungus” that appears to explain “the inexplicable
diseases” — cancers of all kinds, leukemia, low blood
counts, immune dysfunction syndromes, RA, lupus, MS,
sudden kidney failure, worsening diabetes, and many
more. Trowbridge practices in Houston and has hosted
nationally syndicated and local radio programs. He’s
the author of “The Yeast Syndrome.” Contact him at
(832) 472-3683 (cell); fixpain@earthlink.net

3. ==> How Your Business Can Help Harvey Victims

4. ==> When All Your Records Are Under Water

Victims face a myriad of obstacles in the aftermath of
a disaster like Hurricane Harvey. With entire homes
swept away and families displaced, imagine, once safe,
you realize all of your financial records, important
documents and tax returns are gone. What do you do?
Invite tax and financial expert Abby Eisenkraft to
explain how to rebuild your financial records and ways
to avoid this type of problem in the future. Eisenkraft
is the author of “101 Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar.”
Frequently quoted by the press, she is one of the
leading experts on IRS problems and how to avoid them.
Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@reallifetaxadvice.com

5. ==> Post-Harvey, A Fossil Fuel-Free Railway System?

Could Hurricane Harvey’s devastating effects on
domestic oil and gas production – and anticipated price
spikes – finally prove a catalyst to the approval of
an electrified rail system, especially one that’s
powered almost exclusively by solar and wind power?
Introduce your listeners to Solutionary Rail, a cleanly
powered, carbon emission-free railway system that’s
been lauded by some of the top names in transportation
and environment as a critical answer to America’s
transport of people, freight and food. The project is
part of the Backbone Campaign, a grassroots effort to
embolden citizens and elected officials to stand up for
progressive values. Started in 2003, the group teaches
artful activism and creative strategies to make protest
bold, fun, visible, and effective. To arrange an
interview with the non-profit project’s authors at
Backbone Campaign, contact The Zephyr Group at (505)
466-2770, info@groupzephyr.com

6. ==> Harvey: NOW Can We Talk About Climate Change?

Scientists know climate change is affecting Americans
now, but many in power turn a blind eye. How many
calamities and broken weather records will we require
before taking responsibility for our role in creating,
or at least worsening, so-called “natural” disasters
such as Hurricane Harvey? How high a price – in deaths,
disease, trauma, dislocation, property damage, and
money – are we willing to pay for the luxury of
inaction? Ellen Moyer, Ph.D., says climate change and
other environmental insults such as wetland destruction
exact a high price. “What we don’t know can definitely
hurt us, and is hurting us now. Government needs to
advise us about the costs so we can decide whether to
address environmental damage in order to prevent or
lessen such misery. If a preventive approach costs
less, we deserve to know!” Moyer will discuss practical
and cost-effective ways to create better weather and a
healthier world for ourselves. Moyer is a registered
professional engineer with a B.A. in anthropology, an
M.S. in environmental engineering, a Ph.D. in civil
engineering, and 30 years of environmental engineering
experience. “Our Earth, Our Species, Our Selves: How to
Thrive While Creating a Sustainable World” is her third
book, and she is a regular contributor to “The
Huffington Post.” Contact her at (413) 862-3452;
ellenmoyer@em-green.com

7. ==> Transgender Soldiers Can Stay… for Now

8. ==> Labor Day and NAFTA

Mexico and Canada are being “very difficult” in
negotiations for the new NAFTA, President Trump said
with the second round of talks to begin on Friday,
adding in a tweet, “may have to terminate?” At issue is
the chronic trade deficit with Mexico, with the U.S.
importing some $60 billion more in goods from Mexico
than it exports there. Those lost dollars mean lost
jobs and lower wages, says James A. Stuber, author of
the new book, “What if Things Were Made in America
Again.” Stuber says only consumers can solve the NAFTA
problem, and the best thing we could do to help our
workers this Labor Day is to bring some of our spending
home. “If Nabisco and Carrier know that American
consumers won’t buy cookies and air conditioners made
in Mexico, they won’t move their U.S.-bound production
there. Through the power of consumer choice, we can
stop sending jobs abroad, and start bringing them
home.” Stuber is the founder of Made in America Again,
a movement of consumers dedicated to rebuilding the
American middle class by buying things made in American
communities. He is an attorney and entrepreneur who
formerly served as legislative assistant to a member of
the United States House of Representatives. Contact him
at (610) 608-5074;
james.stuber@themadeinamericabook.com

9. ==> UK Parents Desperate for U.S. Doc to Save Son

In the wake of the Charlie Gard tragedy where a British
infant was denied medical treatment by UK courts, the
parents of 15-month-old Alfie Evans are desperately
trying to find a specialist in the U.S. with
mitochondrial/epilepsy/coma expertise to treat their
son’s yet undiagnosed condition before UK courts
interfere in the case. Alfie was born healthy but was
admitted to the hospital after getting a chest
infection that caused epileptic seizures, which
resulted in him being placed on life support. His
parents were told he only had hours to live so they had
him christened in the hospital. Alfie has been fighting
to stay alive but the doctors have indicated that his
parents should withdraw life support and “allow him to
die peacefully” because that’s “in his best interest.”
With time running out, the response to this desperate
search for a doctor who can diagnose and treat Alfie
has gone global. Volunteers, known as Alfie’s Army,
have mobilized in an effort to raise money to bring
Alfie abroad for treatment. Contact Sarah Evans at
011-44-(783) 590-3096 (UK) or sarah_evans_3@icloud.com

10. ==> Dunkirk: The Whole Story

On the heels of the summer blockbuster film Dunkirk,
invite Michael Korda to share the larger story of the
turning point in World War II history when over 300,000
Allied troops were trapped off the coast of France and
a ragtag fleet of civilian fishing boats, pleasure
crafts, and ferries came to their rescue. He’ll discuss
the figures and consequences around Germany’s
blitzkrieg into Belgium, France, and the Netherlands in
May 1940, while interweaving his own memories as a
child bystander across the Channel. Korda is an author
and former editor-in-chief of Simon & Schuster. His
latest book is “Alone: Britain, Churchill, and Dunkirk:
Defeat into Victory.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at
(703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com

11. ==> Jon Runyan – NFL to Congress to Uber Driver?

Former NFLer Jon Runyan recently revealed he sometimes
drives an Uber. Surely, the football star and former
congressman isn’t doing it for the money, but many baby
boomers ARE! It’s tough to transition jobs when you’re
older, let alone keep the one you have. Many need to
work longer to fund their retirements but are hampered
by ageism and low-ball salary offers, just for
starters. Diane Huth knows what boomers need to do to
get hired. In a potentially life-changing interview
she’ll share what to say to an interviewer who suggests
you are overqualified; how to avoid the five biggest
mistakes job-seeking boomers make so they don’t end up
working for Wal-Mart, and 12 key strategies that can
help boomers keep their current jobs or find satisfying
employment for as long as they want to work. This will
include a discussion of how to look younger without
looking silly, how to look tech savvy and why you might
need to hide photos of your grandchildren. She is the
author of the upcoming book “Re-BRAND You to Re-INVENT
Your Career,” due in the fall. Reach her at (210)
601-7852; diane@BrandYouGuide.com

12. ==> How to Survive a Mean Teacher

Teaching, according to multiple lists, is one of the
top 20 stressful jobs available and is often ranked in
the top five of the worst careers in America. The
stress of dealing with children, the constant scrutiny
of parents and administrators, and pressure for
improved scores weigh heavily on the shoulders of both
beginning and veteran teachers. For some, the result is
an attitude and teaching personality that leaves
students and their parents cold, afraid, and dreading
the year ahead. Dee Rodgers, an educational veteran of
more than 30 years, can discuss ways parents and their
children can survive the classrooms of negative
teachers. Rodgers spent 27 years in the classroom and
served another four as a campus administrator. She is
currently employed as a special education teacher in
Texas and is the author of “Renew Your Teaching Spirit:
Help for Teachers Struggling to Stay in the Classroom.”
Contact her at (979) 665-7590; dee@deerodg.com

13. ==> September is Pain Awareness Month

In the mid-90s pharmaceutical companies convinced
doctors and insurance companies that the best chronic
pain treatment was opioids. We all know how that went,
as we now deal with a nationwide opioid epidemic that’s
killing nearly 100 Americans a day. Today, doctors are
understandably hesitant to prescribe the drugs, but
that leaves millions of people in pain without any real
alternatives to find relief. Chronic pain expert Cindy
Perlin says the needs of pain patients have been
forgotten. Invite her to discuss non-opioid pain
options, why insurance companies rarely pay for
alternative treatments, and what pain sufferers can do
to get the help they need. Perlin is a licensed
clinical social worker, certified biofeedback
practitioner, chronic pain survivor and the author of
“The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and
Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free” and the
upcoming “Pot for Pain Relief: How to Safely Use
Medical Marijuana to Feel Better.” Perlin, a frequent
media guest, is in private practice in the Albany, NY
area where she has been helping her clients achieve
their health and wellness goals for over 25 years.
Contact her at (518) 439-6431; cperlin@nycap.rr.com

14. ==> When That Baby Won’t Stop Crying!

A screaming baby is nearly impossible to ignore whether
you are the parent or someone stuck in close proximity
like on that dreaded airplane ride or in a restaurant.
But how much do your listeners really understand about
babies who are incessant criers and their desperate
parents? You’ll find out when you have scientific
researcher Kristine Smith on your show. The author of
the upcoming book “The Essential Crying Baby Book” and
the parent of a formerly colicky baby (now a happy
grade-school kid) can touch on such topics as: Are we
too hard on parents of crying babies? What percent of
babies cry relentlessly for hours for no apparent
reason? Are there reliable shortcuts for stopping the
crying? How does parenting a fussy baby really affect
new moms and dads? What is the Purple Crying Curve?
Kristine’s topic is an important one as excessive
crying is the No. 1 reason parents take their babies to
the pediatrician in the first year and, in extreme
cases, can lead to maternal depression, developmental
delays, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Reach her at (818)
209-0132; kristinesmith22@gmail.com

15. ==> Can Yoga & Meditation Increase Stress?

More people than ever are trying yoga and many aren’t
aware of the risks. Dr. Dorena Rode found out the hard
way that yoga and meditation can INCREASE stress. “Yoga
and meditation can bring up unresolved trauma. Fifty-
four percent of the U.S. population report childhood
trauma, but some people aren’t even aware they have
it!” Invite Dorena to discuss the signs of unresolved
trauma that appear in everyday life and during yoga and
meditation, and what to do when they arise during a
class or practice. Dorena is an award-winning speaker,
author and life coach. She has a Ph.D. in physiology, a
degree in behavioral health counseling and over 20
years’ experience using alternative modalities to help
people and organizations get unstuck. Contact her at
(415) 830-3777; dorenarode@gmail.com